Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

90 that his oldest son a boy about twelve years old was stolen by the Indians from within a mile or two of the Town, on the 11 day of this month. No traces of the childs having been found it is more than probably that the Indians have not killed him, and it is Mr. Hart's earnest request that Your Excellency will cause this fact to be made known to the different Indian Agents and direct them to make all the efforts in their power to recover the boy, and also that your Excellency will take all such steps that Your wisdom and goodness may dictate for the same end. Mr. Hart altho a poor man has offered a reward of $200 to any person who will bring back _his boy, which he will cheerfully pay, a knowledge of which fact may purhaps stimulate some per- sons to make an effort, who otherwise would not interest them- selves.

I have the honor to be

Your Excellency's Obt Servt.

H. A. GILPIN

H. A. Gilpin Esq. to Gov. P. H. Bell Corpus Christi, Texas March 22nd 1851. Relative to the abduction of the oldest son of Mr. T. Hart of the Mission de Refugio, by Indians.

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No. 70

LETTER FROM GEO. M. BROOKE TO P. H. BELL

Head Quarters 8th Dept. San Antonio, June 2nd 1850

Governor:

I have the honor to enclose you a copy of my letter dated the 28th ultimo, to Major General Scott, relative to Indian hos- tilities and other matters.