370 you that they could "neither learn where the Indian cattle were herded or get any satisfatcion" Now I have to say to you that the parties alluded to made no application for that purpose either to agents Ross or myself. There have been a number of citizens here who have examined the cattle, they have been herded opnly on the prairies and every- one who wished to do so could, without let or hindrance have ex- amined them. The parties alluded to by you have misrepresented, if nothing worse and I should like to know their names. You appear again to throw the blame of all the difficulties on me because "I dont restrain the Indians on the reserve". I stated to you before, that I had my instructions from the Genl Govt to whom I am alone responsible, provided I violate no law of this State; a simple order from the Governor is no Law, unless he will declare Martial Law, over the territory around the re- serves, and you have just as much right to shoot me or any other citizen for leaving a certain boundary as you have one of the Re- serve Indians. But all these matters as well as the unjustifiable attack on the Indians at the upper reserve, must be a matter to be settled by the General Government. I shall continue to avoid your superior dictation, and claim the privalege as a citizen of the State to defend myself at the proper time and manner as such against the unjust attacks you appear determined to continue to make upon me. I shall return to the State in a short time and reserve my duties as a citizen. Then those who appear determined to force unjust issues on me with have to meet them. Yours &c ROBT S NEIGHBORS Capt. J no Henry Brown Caddo Spring-
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Head Quarters Texas Troops Camp at Caddo Spring July 29th 1859
Sir,
Your note of this day has just been handed me by Mr. Peter Ross as you are about leaving. I suppose you desire an immediate reply which must be brief. The names of the men alluded to who reported to me they
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