Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

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observations at the close of one month from this date or sooner if you think it important to do so.

I have the honor to be Your Obt. servant

(Signed)

J PINCKNEY HENDERSON

Thos I Smith May 5th 1846 Record Re:p. 55 C.M

[Endorsed:]

No. 6 LETTER FROM J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON TO P. M. BUTLER

Executive Department Austin May 5th 1846

Sirs I enclose to you a copy of a joint resolution passed by the Legislature of Texas making it my duty to send proper persons to visit the various Indian Tribes in the State & upon our fron- tier with the view of watching their movements and ascertain- ing their intentions towards the frontier settlements in Texas. I have in persuance of the requirement of that resolution ap- pointed General E. Morehouse & Coln Thos I Smith who from their energy and general acquaintance with the various Tribes of Indians within our limits will be able to render important serv- ice. Those who seem to know most of the character of the In- dians in Texas believe that they will not remain neutral during the contest between the United States & Mexico and that Mexico will send & perhaps has already sent emesaries amongst them to induce them to commit hostilities upon our settlements I en- close to you also a copy of the instructions which I have issued to Messr Smith & Morehouse.

I have the honour to be your very obedient servant

J PINCKNEY HENDERSON

To the Hon: P. M. Butler Col. Lewis Indian Comrs. &c

Hon P M Butler 5 May 1846 Record Re: P. 55 C.M

[Endorsed:]

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