Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

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Shields and many other Small articles. The indians were Seven in number and escaped in an endless thicket-persuit was useless and the detachment returned this day much worn out and fa- tieged by the march. I will here remark that it is the opinion of the individuals who composed this scout that these Indians were from Mexico and from the appearance of the property captured it cannot be doubted but that this opinion is correct Too much praise cannot be attached to the distinguished Fron- tiersmen J T. Daugherty Esqr who was in command of the Party. The perserverance and Skill he exercised in gaining this Victory over the Foe is indeed commendable. And I would also mention to Your Excellencys Notice the Invaluable Services of Mr Henry M Robinson who was guide and trailor for the party and well known on this frontier as a distinguished Indian fighter. I am informed by Daugherty that the whole detachment acted in a maner deserving of the highest credit I have the Honor to be sir Your Obt Servt W.R. HENRY Capt Uvalde Rangers No. 262 LETTER FROM G. B. ERATH TO GOVERNOR H. R. RUNNELS Stephenville 13, July 59 To His excellency the governor the former lines where written at Brazos agency being interrupted in couse of business i close the communication here on the 12 we arrived in camp reported the result of our mission and the men dispersed. I would now beg leave to suggest what i think will be a necessary policy it is impossible to convince the settlers at least a respec- table minority of the difference of Disposition and friendly rela- tion of the Lower reserve indians and the upper reserve and hos- tile indians Is. Where now there is every evidence necessary to convince and proof to the world that the indians of the upper reserve are doing mischief and harbour and assist the enemy and imidiate steps ought to be taken to destroy its existence at least it ought to be removed the suspicions and feelings exited against

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