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of the public animals, killed a horse of the Quartermaster's De- partment with an arrow-The next morning at 7. O'Clock Lieut Hudson with twelve men started on the trail of this man. I im- mediately ordered another party to get ready to go in another direction and while the men were saddling up I was informed by a citizen of the town that Indian sign had again been seen in that vicinfty-this party was soon in motion with good Guides and had no trouble in finding a fresh trail of a few Indians. The two parties joined in the afternoon, and what followed, is stated in the report of Lieut Hudson, which I herewith enclose. I shall continue to keep out scouting parties, to give protec- tion to the Mexicans who are now engaged in planting corn, but if the Indians are disposed to trouble them they can do so, with- out running much risk themselves, by encamping on the west side of the river. I informed you sometime since that we expected to have a Garrison of Mexican troops opposite, and another 40 miles above, but as a great many of the troops about Monterey have been sent to Victoria to settle the difficulties in that Quar- ter, they most probably will not be occupied till their return. About the time of the Indian excitement on this side of the river, two Indians run a Mexican across the plaza in the town opposite, but no injury was done.

I Remain, Respectfully,

Your Obedt: Servt:,

(signed)

JNO: H. KING,

Captn. 1st Infy. Comdg.

Major George Deas,

Asst: Adjt: General, U.S. A.

Fort McIntosh, Texas, February 28. 1850. Captn. J . H. King, 1st Infy, Comdg: to Bt Major George Dens, Asst: Adjt: Genl: In reference to depredations committed by Indians at Fort McIntosh. Copy for His Excellency P. H. Bell, Governor of Texas Respectfully furnished By order of Bt Major Genl. Brooke. Geo: Deas Asst. Adjt. Genl. Head Quarters 8th Mil: Dept. San Antonio, March 6. 1850.

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