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ject, one of them in a fit of disappointment shot the horse men- tioned above. On the morning of the 25th I again started on their trail & followed them until about ½ past 4. O'Clock P. M. when finding that they were abandoning their loose horses and superfluous traps, such as Gun covers, mocassins, saddles, and one scalp (supposed to be Mexican) and scattering towards their homes in the North, and being short of rations, I concluded to give up the pursuit and return to this Post, where I arrived on the evening of the 26th after an absence of three days. Respectfully, Sir, Your Ob: Servt:, (signed) w. w. HUDSON. 2nd Lt 1st Infy Captain Jno. H. King, 1st Infantry

Fort McIntosh, Texas, February 27. 1850. Report of Lieut W. W. Hudson, 1st. Infy to Captain J. H. King, 1st lnfy, Comdg. Report of a Scout in pursuit of Indians in the vi- cinity of Laredo. Copy for His Excellency P. H. Bell, Gov- ernor of Texas Respectfully furnished By order of Bt Major Gen I : Brooke Geo: Deas Asst. Adjt. Genl. Head Qrs. 8th Mil Dept. San Antonio, March 6. 1850.

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No. 63 LETTER FROM JNO. H. KING TO GEO. DEAS Hd. Qrs. Battalion 1st Infy.

Fort McIntosh Texas, February 28th, 1850.

Sir:

I have the Honor to report that a party of six Indians killed a Mexican on the 23rd instant about 3. O'Clock P. M. three miles below the town. In a very little time Lieut Viele and eight men were in the saddle and on the trail of four Indians on foot, and followed it till dark. The next morning it was again taken & fol- lowed till 12 M, when it was entirely lost. This officer continued in search of the Indians without any success until the third night, and then returned to the Post. During the night of the same day (23rd.) an Indian visited the vicinity of our horse lot but failing in his efforts to get any

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