Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

394 three hours before the Scout found him. After persuing the Indi- ans untill the evening of the 10th inst. the Scout Came Up with them on the West fork of the Nueces about fifteen Miles above Old Camp Wood the Indians having discovered the scout in Time Succeeded in making their escape on foot up a mountain through a Cedar Break leaving thirty three horses & Mules Two of the horses are large American horses and Two of the Mules are Large American mules belonging to the United States the Bal- lance are Indian and Mexican Ponies and mules. I am Most respectfully Yours &c

J. B. DAVENPORT Capt Minute men Uvalde Co