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[Oct. 10, 1849)
[Translation]
Military District: State of Chihuahua:
The American, Leaton, who resides on the opposite bank of the Rio Grande, near Presidio del Norte, has, for some time past been committing a thousand abuses, and of so hurtful a nature, that he keeps an open treaty with the Apache Indians, in opposi- tion to what he has been expressly advised not to do. He has been repeatedly charged with this depraved conduct, but it has been impossible to put a stop to it in a satisfactory manner, as he does as he pleases, without respecting either the authorities of that Presidio, or the laws of the country. These abuses are re- peated every day, as you will see by the accompanying letter. Leaton is, besides, a man entire wanting in respect, as he never satisfies the just claims which are made upon him; as has oc- curred in the case of a demand made upon him for a horse, which he took from a captive, who, a few days since, made his escape from the power of the Indians-to which affair the same letter refers. I have advised the supreme Government of the whole matter, as Leaton does not conform to the jurisdiction of New Mexico; but, desiring that the abuses be checked until I can hear of the resolution of the Government and whether the Com- mander of the American forces nearest this city has jurisdiction over the individual referred to, I hope that you will bring this subject and the contents of the letter before the American Com- mander, in order that he may take such steps as are necessa1·y, and in conformity with the treaty of peace. I renew to you the assurance of my esteem. God and Liberty! Chihuahua, October 10, 1849 (Signed) ANGEL TRIAS
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To the Inspector, charged with the Military Colonies Paso
I certify this to be a copy of the original. (Signed) LANGBERG A free translation, by Geo. Deas. Asst. Adjt. Genl
San Antonio, January 6th, 1850
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