The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, 1825-1916, Volume IIII. (covers 1846-1859)
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916
EDITED BY Dorman H. Winfrey AND James M. Day
VOLUME III
PREFACE hns PUBLICATION of Texas Indian Papers covers the period of Texas Statehood from 1846 through ISM). E a r l i e r_ publica- tions were concerned with the years from 1825 through 1845. The transition from Republic to Statehood resulted in a period of indecision in Texas-Indian relations. The United States Gov- ernment had taken primary responsibility for the control of the Indian Nations, but when Federal facilities proved to be in- adequate, local frontier organizations and self-help by the set- tlers continued to play an important role in frontier protection. This compilation contains documents from almost all govern- mental departments that dealt with Indian matters, and these sources vividly depict the turbulence of this era in Texas History. The original copies of the Texas Indian Papers were found to contain such a diverse assortment of material that a set of rules could not be established to cover every problem in editing. Particularly helpful suggestions have been supplied by Clarence E. Carter, Historical Editing (1952) and the sections on "The Copying of Manuscripts" and "The Editing and Printing of Manuscripts" in the Harvard Guide to American History (1955). Also examined for style and for suggestions were Charles Gulick and others (eds.), Papers of Mirabeau Buon~ parte Lamar (1920-1927), Amelia W. Williams and Eugene C. Barker (eds.), Writings of Sam, Houston (1938-1943), Eugene C. Barker (ed.), Austin Papers (1924-1928), and William C. Binkley (ed.), Official Correspondence of the Texan Revolution, 1885-1886 (1936). The documents are listed in chronological order. In almost all instances the originals have been copied verbatim et litera- tim. Words or letters have been supplied only when the docu- ment was illegible or torn, or where the orthography was such as to render its meaning doubtful. The printed copy was read numerous times against the original manuscript, and [sic] was inserted only when there was a feeling that a doubt would re- main in the reader's mind about a strange spelling, a date, or a fact. When an original document was not used, a notation has been given. An effort has been made to maintain consistent spelling with reference to proper names, localities, Indian tribes,
and the like. Guides used for such spellings were F. W. Hodge (ed.), Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico (1907), W. P. Webb and H. Bailey Carroll (eds.), Handbook of Texas (1952), and the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. The drawings by Seth Eastman, United States Army officer stationed in Texas before the Civil War, are reproduced from Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, Historical and Statistical Information Respecting the History, Condition, and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States (1851-1857). Publications of these manuscripts are made available so that the general public can have access to the significant docu- ments of Texas History. The publication program of the Ar- chives Division of the Texas State Library fulfills in part the legislative mandate to "edit and preface for publication copies of the Texas Archives." A portion of the typing, indexing, and proofreading has been done by Mrs. Irene Sanchez, Jaime Pla- t6n, Alvin A. Horne, and David B. Gracy.
DORMAN H. WINFREY State Archivist
August 4, 1960
ILLUSTRATIONS
Map of Texas, 1847 .... . .... . .. . ...... . ...... frontispiece
BETWEEN PAGES 194 AND 195:
Medicine Man, drawn by Seth Eastman
Proposed Indian Reservation as Surveyed by R. B. Marcy and R. S. Neighbors, January 18, 1855
Proposed Indian Reservation as Surveyed by R. B. Marcy and R. S. Neighbors, January 18, 1855
Emigrants attacked by the Comanche, drawn by Seth Eastman
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No. 1 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH TORREY AND COMPANY [January 1, 1846] Republic of Texas To Torrey and Co. Dr. Indian Bureau For 12 lb. Flour 1.00 6 Sugar 1.00 2.00 " 1 Knife 4/- 2 pr. Shoes 3.50 4.00 " 12 lbs. Flour 1.00 1 Box Mustard 5/- 1.62 " 14 Brass Kettles @ 8/- 14.00 " 18 lb. Flour 1.50 2 Pluggs Tobacco 1.50 3.00 " Domestick 2/ 1 Bush corn 1.00 1.25 " 2 Buckskins 1.25 ½ Qu. Paper 2/- 1.50 ,. 1 Hatchet 1.25 18 lbs Flour 1.50 2.75 " 5 lbs Coffee 1.00 3 lbs Sugar 4/- 1.50 " Hire of mule to Jack Harry to Red River 10.00 " 1 axe for Cogswell 2.25 43.87 Recd. Austin Jany. 1st 1846 of Maj. T. G. Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs an approved acct of Torrey and Co for Forty Three Dollars, Eighty seven cents. TORREY AND Co. [Endorsed] Torrey and Bro. Jany 1/46 $43.87½ No. 2 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH TORREY AND BROTHERS [January 1, 1846] Indian Bureau Bot of Torrey & Brother 20 Pair Sup Blue Blankets @ 5.50 2 ps Blue Brd cloth 49 yds @ 2.25 3 Bed Tick 1.24 @ 18¾ 3 Blue Drilling 126½ @ 18¾ 4 Indian Prints 112 18¾ 2 Blue do 65 18¾ 5 Brd. Sheeting 150 12½ 2 doz Blk Silk Cravats @ 15.00 110.00 110.25 23.25 23.71 21.00 12.19 18.75 30.00
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,.
@ 12.00
24.00 56.25
Cotton Shawls
2
225 125
25 " Butcher Knives
@ @ @ @ @ @
,.
2.50 3.00
Hand saw files
2 3
,.
1.00 3.25 8½ 8.00
Tin Cups
48.75 17.00 32.00
15 lbs Vermillion
200 ,. Lead
4 Kegs powder
Rawling 473 lbs Mdse
9.46 1.00
Packing Box
543.11 Recd Austin Jan 1st 1846 of Maj. T. G. Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs an approved acct. of Torrey & Brothers for Five Hundred Forty Three Dollars Eleven Cents. TORREY & BROTHER Recd Austin Jan 1st 1846 of Maj T. G. Western Supertendent of Indian Affaires an approved acct of.Seven Dollars for Bill of Treasury. Torrey & Brother [Endorsed] Torrey & Bro. Jany 1st 1846 $560.00 No. 3 REcEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT DRAFT [January 1, 1846] Recd. of T. G. Western, Supdt. of Indian Affs. Twenty Dollars in full for the hire of a carriage and incidental expenses for Indian purposes. Austin Jany. 1st 1846 J. C. Cunningham $20.00 Approved
ANSON JONES
[Endorsed] Recpt
J. C. Cunningham $20 No. 60
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No. 4
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOHN CAMPBELL [January 1, 1846] Indian Bureau To John Campbell Dr
To Keepkg. a pub mule from 1st March to 10th Nov. 1845 6 mos at $10. pr mo. To Keepkg. a public mule from 1st. Nov. to 1st Jany. 1846 at 10 pr mo 3. mos.
$60.00
30.00
$90.00 Recd payment of T G Western Supdt. of Indian Affaires- Austin Jany 14, 1846- John Campbell I certify that the above a/c is just and true and was incurred for Indian purposes. T G Western Supdt. Indian Affrs. approved ANSON JONES [Endorsed] Jno. Campbell Recd. $90
No. 5 RECEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT DRAFT [January 2, 1846]
Recd. Austin January 2d-1846 of T. G. Western Fourteen 62/00 Dollars on a/c of my salary.
PAUL RICHARDSON
$14.62 [Endorsed] Paul Richardson
Paul Richardson 2d Jany/46 $14.62
$14.62 no. 17
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No. 6 LETTER FROM W. M. K. BALL TO W. G. COOKE
Post Office Leona Mills Robertson County Jan 6, 1846
Sir,
At the request of the citizens of this vicinity, I address you this letter, to inform you that several parties of Indians are waring about the neighbourhood much to the annoyance of the people. The Caddo are the strongest party, and they have hereto- fore, done much injury to the citizens on this frontier; and the feeling of the people are very hostile towards them. If some steps are not immediately taken by the government to remove these Indians to the Country assigned them, and beyond the settlements, I fear the consequences will be serious. It is with difficulty that the people can be restrained from expelling them by force, and, if force should unfortunately be resorted to, the peace and safety of the whole frontier will be indangered. It is the great desire of the people that the Presi- dent should take immediate steps to avoid the impending dan- ger. A party of Citizens of this vicinity went on yesterday to the Camps of the Indians for the purpose of advising them to leave the country, but what will be the result of the mission, I am not prepared to say. The district of country through which these indians are waring is between uper and lower Keechi Cre~ks, and between the Navasota and Trinity Rivers.
Yours Respectfully W. M. K. BALL P. M.
To the
Hon. Wm. G. Cooke Secy. of War {Endorsed] Leona Mills Jany 6th/46
To the Hon Wm. G. Cooke Secy of War Austin Texas
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No. 7 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOSHUA HOLDEN
Indian Bureau Major Western
Austin Jany 6th 46
1 5
To J. Holden To Stabling for Horse to this date
Dr $3.00
Recd payt.
Joshua Holden
Approved
ANSON JONES [Endorsed] Joshua Holden Bill and recpt $3.00 Jany 6th 1846
No. 8 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH L. H. WILLLAMS [January 9, 1846]
Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
to L. H. Williams
Dr.
1846
Jany 9 For services rendered as Indian Agent from 9 Sept 1845 to date-- 4 mo at 500.$ per annum $166.66 Examined and found correct for one hundred and sixty six 66/100 Dollars-Recd Payment in full. LEONARD WILLIAMS T. G. Western [Witness] Supdt. Indian Affairs John F. Torrey [Endorsed] Receipt
L. H. Williams agent ·for $166.66 Pay for Salary to 9 Jany 1846 No. 14
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No. 9 DRAFT ON GOVERNMENT [January 11, 1846]
$62.50/100 At sight please pay to Messrs. Torrey and Co or order the sum of Sixty Two 50/100 Dollars the same being amount due me for one quarters salary for services as Indian Interpreter for this post Trading House Post No. 2 January 11, 1846 his To Maj Thos G. Western Jack X Harry Supt. of Indian Affrs. mark Austin Texas witness Geo N Stebbin Recd the within Draft A of Maj T. G. Western superintendent Indian Affairs sixty two dollars 50/100 TORREY AND Co
Austin Jan 21st 1846
[Endorsed] Jack Harry $62.50 No 13 Jack Harry Recpt
No. 10
RECEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT DRAFT
Austin 13, Jany 1846 Received of Thos. G. Western, Supdt of Indian Affairs, One hundred and Twenty five dollars, it being in full of salary as Indian Agent from 13 Oct 1845 to 13 Jany 1846 (3 Mo).
PAUL RICHARDSON
[Endorsed] Paul Richardson Receipt $125.00 No 11
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No. 11
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH PAUL RICHARDSON [January 13, 1846] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau Dr For pay as Indian Agent from 13 Oct. 1845 to 13 Jany 1846 a period of 3 mo. at 500 $ per annum $125.00 1845 Cr Oct 21st By cash 1846 Jany 5 " do $20.00 14.63 34.63 To Paul Richardson
Bal. due
90.37
Examined and found Correct for Ninety 37/100 Dollars T. G. Western Supt. Ind. Aff- Recd in full of the above PAUL RICHARDSON !Endorsed] Indian Bureau to Paul Richardson a/c
No. 12 LETTER FROM TORREY AND BROTHERS TOT. G. WESTERN
Houston January 14th 1846.
Maj T. G. Western
Dear Sir
Herewith you will receive our license to trade with the Indians for 1846 and Bill of Mer- chandise bot by Mr Jos. L. Ellis, for the use of the Coushatta and Alabama Indians, both approved by the President and which only require your signature to be complete-Please give them your sanction and hand them to our agent Capt Daniels who has instructions from us upon the subject-
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We enclose the Proclamation issued yesterday calling the State Legislature together-President Jones left yesterday noon for Galveston on the Spartan-and we have dates from Gen Sam Houston dated Raven Hill Jany 10th. "All Well" With much respect Truly Yours TORREY AND BROTHER Pr. W. A. Andross [Endorsed] Maj T. G. Western Supt Indian Affairs Austin Messrs. Torrey & Bro. Jany 14th 1846 No. 13 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH CIVILIAN AND GALVESTON GAZETTE [January 16, 1846] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau 1846 TO CIVILIAN AND GALVESTON GAZETTE- DR. June 16 '45 To subscription to paper to Feb. 16 1846 $2.75 Received payment Galveston Jan 16 1846 H. STUART [EndorBedl Recpt Civillian $2.75. No. 27
No. 14 LETTER FROM L. H. WILLIAMS TOT. G. WESTERN January 16, 1846
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Torrey's Trading House Post No. 2
To Majr. T. G. Western Sir
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In reply to your enquiries respecting any disturbances with the Indians, I have only to say that I have been informed by a Mr Humes, that a party of Indians are about Springfield, and trading for Whisky and other Merchez. I have sent an agent and intrepreter to order the Indians from that place, and put a stop to the traffic of White Men, that induce them to come in for that purpose. P. S. Yours etc. I have no knowledge nor do I believe that the Caddo have ever done any mischief any where below the line. LEONARD H. WILLIAMS [Endot-aed] From L. H. Williams January 16, 1846 No. 15 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH STEPHEN Z. HOYLE [January 16, 1846] Republic of Texas l Indian Bureau S To Stephen Z Hoyle Dr To services in Indian Bureau from 17th Deer 1845 to Jany 16, 1846 inclusive--1 month $70.83 Examined and found correct for seventy 83/100 Dollars T. G. Western Supdt Indian Affairs Approved Anson Jones Received, Austin Feb 13th 1846 of Major Thos G. Western Supt Indian Affairs the amount of the above a/c in full. STEPHEN Z. HOYLE [Endorsed] S. Z. Hoyle $ 141.66/100 No. 67
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No. 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY GRANTED TO JAMES B. SHAW BY GEORGE w. TERRELL [January 23, 1846] Republic of Texas l County of Harris S Know all men by these presents, that I George W. Terrell, of the city of Houston County and Republic aforesaid, do nominate constitute depute and appoint James B. Shaw of the city of Austin County of Travis in said Republic, my true and lawful agent and attorney in fact, for me and in my name place and stead, to ask for demand and receive from the proper officers of said Republic, any and all sums of money due and owing me for services as Indian Commissioner by ap- pointement of the President of said Republic. And I further authorize my said attorney to sign seal and deliver any receipt or other acquittance for me and in my name, that may be re- quired, consequent upon the Settlement of said account, hereby vesting him with full power and authority to do any and all acts necessary to be done in the premises in as full and ample a manner, as though I myself were present and acting, hereby binding myself and my heirs to ratify and confirm any and all acts of my said attorney in the premises. In evidence of all of which I hereunto sign my name and use a scroll for a seal at the city of Houston on this twenty third day of January A D Eighteen Hundred and forty six. G. W. TERRELL [SEAL] Republic of Texas 1 County of Harris S Before me Daniel D. Culp a Notary Pub- lic in and for Harris County, duly commissioned and sworn, this day came and appeared the citizen G. W. Terrell, to me well known who in my presence signed sealed and delivered the fore- going letter of Attorney, as he declared to be in good faith, for the uses and purposes in the same set fourth and contained.
To authenticate which I grant these presents under my hand and seal of office at my office in the city of Houston on this 23rd day of January AD 1846 et al R loth
(SEAL]
Daniel D Culp Notary Public
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HC
[Endorsed] George W. Terrell Letter of Atty To James B. Shaw
D. D. Culp Noty Public HC
No. 17
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH GEORGE W. TERRELL [January 23, 1846] Republic of Texas to G. W. Terrell
Dr
To Services as Indian Commissioner from 28th October to 23rd Novr 1845 at five dollars per day Cr By one pair blankets-- ., " Draft on T. G. Weste1·n for at $4.50 cts
$135.00
35.00 24.75
64.25 $ 70.75
" "
Do
"
Do
Examined and found correct for one hundred and thirty five Dollars. Cr. Draft in favor Austin Feby 16/46
Torrey----
27.50
$ 43.25
balance-
T G Western Supdt. In Affrs.
I certify the above account of one hundred and thirty five dol- lars to be just and correct- Houston Jany 23rd 1846. G. W. Terrell Received of Thos. G. Western Supt. Indian Affairs the sum of Forty three and 25/100 dollars, the balance due on the within claim.
JAMES B. SHAW Atty per G. W. Terrell
Forty three 25/100 received
J B Shaw
LEndorsed] G. W. Terrell $43.25
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No. 18 REcEIPT FOR GOVERN~ENT DRAFT [January 27, 1846] Recd Austin Jany 27th. 1846 of Major Thos. G. Western. Supt. Indian Affairs-- Ten Dollars on a/c of services as Clerk in Bureau. JNO. T. BLAKE [EJldoned] J. T. Blake $10
No. 19 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOHN CAMPBELL [January 30, 1846]
Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
To John Campbell
Dr $18.25/100
for repairs on Office January 30th 1846
Recd payment.
JOHN CAMPBELL
[EJldoned] John Campbell $18.25.
No. 20 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH J. T. BLAKE [February 3, 1846]
Republic of Texas ) Indian Bureau j
Dr
To J. T. Blake For services as Clerk from the 4th Jany to 27 in-
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elusive 25 days @ 45$ By cash recd.
Bal. Recd an approved a/c for Twenty Six Dollars
$26.00 of which the
above is a Copy.
JNO T. BLAKE
Austin 3rd Feby 1846 [Endorsed] J. T. Blake $26
No. 21 LETTER FROM R. S. NEIGHBORS TOT. G. WESTERN Austin February 4th 1846
To Majr Thos. G. Western Supr. Ind. Affairs Sir
I have the honor to report that the Indians, the Lipan and Tonkawa are in much the same position, as regards locality, as they were at my last report. They are contented to occupy the vacant country between the San Marks [Marcos] and San An- tonio Rivers-and I believe that there is no material alteration in the number of either tribe. During the past cold weather they have scatered very much in pursuit of Game rendering it impossible for me to take their sensus [sic] and I can only report their numbers from the statements of their Chiefs. The Tonkawa has undergone great change and improve- ment under your judicious instructions relative to them. They are now in a thriving and happy condition in comparison to what they were, when under your instructions I first took charge of them and I have in a great measure overcome their preju- dices against planting corn etc. and they are now anxious to be located on lower land that they call their own and to be in- structed in farming and I have no doubt that with proper man- agement they could in the course of one or two years be happily and contentedly located and make a good living by farming.
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The Lipan are also anxious to be settled and will plant corn and gra'in, this year on the Cibolo at their old Town. From the entire devotion, of the two tribes to the govern- ment and their willingness at all times to serve them to the best of their ability in every respect. I believe that it would not only be of philantrophy but one of justice and very beneficial to the country for the Govt. to locate said Indians and assist them in acquiring the arts of civilization. They show every dispositions on their part to advance as much as possible but their progress must be slow unless they are fostered by the strong arm of our Government and protected from the inroads of the Hostile In- dians that continually molest their Houses. The changes of our Government renders it necessary that 1 should pass this matter on your notice. The two tribes has been invited to attend a council to be held at th2 Cornnnche Peak by Col. Butler and Majr. Lewis U. S. Comm~ssioners on the part of the U. States and are now on their w<1.y to mGet ttern. Having nothing more worthy of your consideration I am respectfully Your obt Servt. ROBT. S. NEIGHBORS Indian Agent I Endorsed] R. S. Neighbors Report February 4, 1846
No. 22
RECEIPT FOR GO",ERNMENT DR.\FT
Austin 4th. February 1846. Received of Maj. Thomas G. Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs the sum of Nine dollars for one bound blank book contg seven quires, for the use of the Indfan Bureau. Wm G Cooke I certify that the above mentioned Book was for thE: t: sc of the
Indian Bureau. T. G. WESTERN Supdt. Indian Affs. [Endorsed] W. G. Cooke $9.00
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No. 23 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH F. DIETERICH [February 9, 1846]
Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
To. F. Dieterich
Dr.
Feby 9th To 2 pr. White Blankets
@ 6.50/100
$13.00
I certify the above a/c of Thirteen Dollars to be correct. Robt. S. Neighbors Indian Agent Recd. Payment of Thos G. Western, Superintendent of Indian Affaires... Austin Feby 11, 1846 F. DIETERICH Republic of Texas Indian Bureau To F. Dieterich Feby 9th 2 pr. white
Dr.
blankets
@ $6.50
13.00
No. 24 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH SAMUEL STONE [February 9, 1846]
Republic of Texas l Indian Bureau S 1846
To S. Stone Feby 9 for ferrage of 2 Lipan Indians over the Colorado 2 Horses 1 woman and Horse 14 Tonkawa 6 Horses
Dr
.25 .25 .25 1.75 .75
$3.25
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Received payment Feby 10th 1846
SAMUEL STONE
[Endorsed] S. Stone $3.25/100 No 36
No. 25 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH T. I. WALSH AND J. M. HARRELL
Austin Feb 9th 1846
Maj Western
Dr
T I. Walsh & Harrell To new Shoes ........... .. ···············- ············· ........ .. ...... ........... Recd payment of T G Western Sup of Indian Affs $30.40
$3.50
J.M. HARRELL
[Endorsed] J. M. Harrell rect $3.50
Maj Western To Walsh & Harrell Harrell reb 18 1846
No. 26 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH R. S. NEIGHBORS [February 10, 18461 Republic of Texas 1 Indian Bureau S To Robt. S. Neighbors Ind Agent To Cash furnished Sec. of War for Lipan Indians To 2 Papers vermillion @ 6/ 1 Butcher Knife
Dr
$ 1.00 1.50 .50 1.13
3 Plugs Tobacco @ 3/ 3 yds. Domestick @ 18¾
.56 1/ 2
$ 4.69 1/ 2
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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1846-1859 17 This is to certify that the above account is correct and that above articles furnished as above specified. R. S. Neighbors Austin Feby. 5th. 1845 Ind Agent. Examined and found Correct for four 69/100 Dollars T G Western Supdt. Indian Affairs Received of Thos. G. Western Superintendent Ind. Affairs four 69/100 Dollars. in full of above account. $4 69/100 Dolls ROBT s. NEIGHBORS Austin. Feby. 10th 1846 Indian Agent [Endorsed] R. S. Neighbors Recpt $4.69 No. 27 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH WILLIAM WILKS [February 10, 1846] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau To Wilks & Smith (Gun Smith) Dr. For repairing guns for Lipan and Tonkawa Indians $2.75 This is to certify that the above account 'is correct. R. S. Neighbors Indian Agent Austin 10 Feby 1846 Recd of T. G. Western Two 75/100 Dollars in full of the above acct. WILLIAM WILKS [Endorsed] Wm. Wilks Recpt. 2.75/100 No. 16
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No. 28 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH ROBERT S. NEIGHBORS [February 10, 1846] Republic of Texas } Indian Bureau To R. S. Neighbors For amount of actual Expences in taking the Tonkawa and Lipan Indians to the Treaty and Back-Held on the 15th Sept 1845 30. 37. I/2 This is to certify that the amount of Thirty 371/2/100 Dollars was actually Expended by. me in the manner above specified. Austin Feby 6th 1845 P... S. Neighbors Indian Agent. Received of Majr Thos. G Western the S:.!m of Thirty 37½/ 100 Dollars in full of the above account. 30.371/2/100 Dollars ROET. s. NEIGHBORS Austin 10th Feby l 846 Indian Agent R. T. [Endorsed] R S Neighbors Recd. $30.37½ No. 23 Dr.
No. 29 ACCOUNT OF lN'"nAN DURI::AU WITH F. DIETERICH [February 10, 1846]
Republic of Texas 1 Indian Bureau J
To F Dieterich
Dr. 3.25
Feb. 10 1846. To 1 Blanket
" ,.
,.
2¼ yds Prints 1 plug Tobacco
62 50 25
" " " " " "
1 Tin cup
$ 4.62
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I certify the account of four/100 Dollars to be just and true. R. S. Neighbors Ind. Agent Recd. of. T. G. Western Four 62/100. Dollars in full of the above a/c. F. DIETERICH l Endorsed] F. Dieterich $4.62 No. 28
No. 30 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH LAMAR MOORE [January 15-February 10, 1846]
Republic of Texas )
) )
Indian Dep 1846
To L Moore
Jany 15th For 1 water Bucket " 1 wash Bowl Feby 10 " 2 Tobacco
$ .75 .50 1.25
$2.50
I certify that the above were for Indian purposes. T. G. Western Supt Ind. Affrs.
Recd payment L MOORE
[Enclorsed] Indian Dept acct $2.50 No. 35.
No. 31
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH TORREY AND BROTHERS [February 12, 1846] Republic of Texas ) ) Indian Bureau ) Bot of Torrey and Co
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6 '-
$2.25 6.00 2.25 3.00 1.00 1.13 3.75 .50 1.25 10.00
3 lbs Povvder 12
@ @ @ @
4/- 3/- 41-
Plugs Tobacco Butcher Knives Papers Paint
6 6 4 3
Fire Steels and Flints Dozen Arrow Po"ints Yards Blue Drilling
3/- @ 31¼c
12
File 1/- 1 Looking Glass 3/-
1 1
Bushel Corn
Hire of Mule pr Jack Harry to the Keechi Village
$31.13 1.50
Trading House Post No. 2 add 12 Bars Lead at I/-
$32.63
February 12, 1846 - - Examined and found correct for thirty two 63/100 Dolls
T. G. Western Supt. Ind Aff
Supt Indian Affairs
Approved Anson Jones
Recd Austin Feby 16, 1846 from Maj T. G. Western Suptdt Indian Affairs, the within amt of Thirty two 63/100 Dollars in full.
TORREY AND Co.
LEndorsed] Torrey and Co $32.63 No. 49
No. 32 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH STEPHEN Z. HOYLE [February 16, 1846] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau To Stephen Z. Hoyle Dr. 1846 Feby 16th For one month services in Bureau in recording Treaties, talks etc. from Deer. 1842 to Deer 1844-etc. etc.
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From Jany 17th 1846 to Feby 16/46
1 mo.
$70.83
Examined and found correct for Seventy 83/100 Dollars T. G. WESTERN Supt. Indian Affairs Approved Anson Jones Recd Feby 16th, 1846 of Thos G. Western, Supt Indian Affairs the above amount in full. STEPHEN Z. HOYLE No. 33 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH THOMAS G. WESTERN [February 16, 1846] Dr. The Republic of Texas, in a/c with T. G. Western, Supt. Indian Affairs 1846 Feby 16 To amt of disbursements 2020.94 as pr statement and vouchers herewith- Balance to be accounted for in next account- 581.28
$2602.22 Cr.
1846
By amt drawn on requisition at Sunday times for disbursement,,------
2,602.22
$2,602.22 $ 581.28
By balance on hand to be accounted for in next acct $
Austin Feby 16th 1846 I certify that the above acct current is correct and that the balance of Five hundred and eighty one 28/100 Dollars is due the Republic-
T. G. WESTERN
I Endorsed] Thos G. Western Acct Current to 16 Feby 1846
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No. 34 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH ROBERT S. NEIGHBORS [February 16, 1846] Republic of Texas ) ) Indian Bureau ) 1846 To.RS Neighbors Dr Feby 16 To Salary as Indian Agent of the Lipan and) Tonkawa from 11th Novbr. 1845 to date ) 3 mo. and 5 days at 500$ per annum ) " Amt. pd. Jim Shaw ---- $131.94 10.00 $141.94 Received of Majr. Thos. G. Western Superintendent of Indian affairs. one hundred. and forty one 94/100 Dolls. in full of the above accounts. $141. 94/100 Dolls.
ROBT. S. NEIGHBORS Indian Agent Re. T.
[Endorsed] R. S. Neighbors Recpt
$141.94 No. 22
No. 35
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOHN CAMPBELL [February 16, 1846]
Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
To
John Campbell
1846 ) ) Feby 16th)
Dr
For repairs on office Received payment from
$16.50 Thos G. Western Su-
perintendent of Indian Affairs
Feby 26th 1846
JOHN CAMPBELL
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[Endorsed] John Campbell $16.50 No. 55
No. 36 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH E. B. COGSWELL [February 16, 1846]
Republic of Texas ) ) Indian Department ) Republic of Texas
To E. B. Cogswell
Dr
For 2 months and 16 Days services as armor- er of the Indian Department No-2-at $500. [illeg.] per annum " pr wood choping pr Cole [sic] making time from the 1st day December 1845 -to Feby 16th 1846-
104.17 14.50
$118.67
Examined and found correct T G Western Supt. Ind. Affs
Approved for One Hundred & Eighteen 67/100 Dollars Anson Jones Received, Austin Feby 16th 1846. of Thos. G. Western Supt. Indian Affairs. the above amt. in full. E. B. COGSWELL [Endorsed] E. B. Cogswell $118.67/ 100 No. 46
No. 37
ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH PAUL RICHARDSON [February 16, 1846] Republic of Texas Indian Bureau
t ! .,
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1846
To Paul Richardson
Dr.
For Salary as Indian Agent from 13th Jan. to
date Feby. 16th.
1 mo. and 3 days $45. 78 Recd. of T. G. Western Supdt Indian Affairs Forty five 78/100 Dollars in full of. the above acct. @ 500$ per annum
PAUL RICHARDSON
[Endorsed] Paul Richardson Recpt $45.78 No. 15
No. 38 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH L. H. WILLIAMS [February 16, 1846]
Republic -of Texas Indian Bureau
To L H Williams Dr For services as Indian Agent from Jany 9th to Feby 16 1846 1 Mo and 7 days @ 500 $ pr annum $51.38 Recd of T G Western Supdt Indian Affairs, an approved a/c for Fifty one 38/100 Dollars of which the above is a correct Coppy L. H. WILLIAMS pr atty Joseph Daniels
No. 39 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH THOMAS G. WESTERN [February 16, 1846] Dr. The Republic of Texas in a/c with T. G. Western Supt. Indian Affairs 1845-6
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Feby 16 To Amt. of disbursements as per statement
and vouchers herewith ---------------------------- 1,508.04 Balance due 296.18
$1,804.22
Cr.
By Amt. drawn on requisition at sundry times for disbursement ____________ _______________ 1804.22
$1,804.22
By balance brot down
$296.18
Austin Feby 16. 1846 [Endorsed] Acct. Current Duplicate Feby. 16. 1846 Bal. $196.18
No. 40
ABSTRACT OF DISBURSEMENTS BY INDIAN BUREAU [February 16, 1846] Abstract of disbursements made by Thos G. Western, Supt Indian Affairs up to Feby 16th 1846. No. 1 W. P. Rutledge 2 Jack Harry 3 L. H. Clarke 4 J. C. Cunningham 5 C. H. Patrick 6 J. Holden deduct missing or duplicate 7 E. B. Cogswell 8 Antonio 9 T. B. Ferrell 10 P. Richardson 11 do do 12 Jack Harry 13 do do 14 L. H. Williams
$ 7.50 15.00 4.00 20.00
5.00 3.00 15.00
9.00 7.50 5.00 125.00 62.50 62.50 166.66
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15 P. Richardson 16 Wm. Wilks 17 P. Richardson 18 S. R. Robert8 19 A. Bailland
45.78
2.75
14.62
4.50
13.00 20.00
20 J. Shaw 21 S. Stone
(missing)
rejected
5.00
22 R. S. Neighbors
141.94
23 24
do do
do do
30.37
4.69
25 J. Shaw
33.63 20.13
26 F. Dieterich
27 Civilian
2.75 4.62
28 F. Dieterich 29 J. Campbell 30 W. G. Ford
18.25
9.25 $888.94
Amt brot forwd
$888.94
No. 31 Wm. G. Cooke 32 S. L. Johnson
9.00 4.80 9.00
33 H. Smith 34 L. Tarbox 35 L. Moore 36 S. Stone
15.00
2.50 3.25 1.00
37 Wm Wilks 38 B. Sloat 39 Jack Harry 40 T. I. Smith 41 J. M. Harrell 42 Claiborne 43 J. T. Blake 44 John Horan 45 G. W. Terrell 46 E. B. Cogswell 47 L. H. Williams 48 Torrey and Co.
30.00 50.00 27.12
3.50 8.00
10.00 12.82 43.25
118.67
15.00 18.80 32.63 24.75
do
49
do
50 Thos I. Smith 51 S. Z. Hoyle 52 Thos. I. Smith
141.66
35.00
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60.00 27.50 16.50 21.00 90.00 221.00
53 Jack Ivy 54 Torrey and Co. 55 John Campbell 56 R. Hornsby 57 John Campbell 58 T. G. Western 59 Old Capitol 60 J. C. Cunningham 61 Jack Harry 62 S. R. Roberts 63 Joshua Holden
$1608.69
' ii
29.50 20.00 45.00 17.00 3.00
$2,055.19
2,055.19
Amt brot forwd no. 64 J. Holden 65 T. B. Ferrell
8.25 3.00
$2,066.44 8.00
deduct
$2,058.44
Approved
admitted
Anson Jones
Total am't brt down ---------- --------------------------------- ·---· ___$2,066.44 deduct-viz Voucher No. 4 missing $20.00 ,, ,, 6 do 3.00 ,, "18 not accepted 4.50 ,, "19 ,, do 13.00 ,. ,, 21 missing 5.00 45.60
Total credit --------- --- --------- -------·-------- $2,020.94
(Endorsed] Abstract
T. G. Western
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No. 41
ABSTRACT OF DISBURSEMENTS BY INDIAN BUREAU [February 16, 1846]
Republic of Texas ) Indian Bureau )
To Thos G. Western
) Supdt Indian Affairs )
Dr
For amt paid as per Vouchers To Wm P Rutledge
No. 1 2 3 4
7.50 15.00 4.00 20.00
" Jack Harry " L. H. Clarke " J. C. Cunningham
" C. H. Patrick " Joshua Holden " E. B. Cogswell " Antonio
5 6 7 8 9
5.00 3.00
15.00 9.00 5.00 7.50 5.00 29.50 65.00
" Owens
paid to B M Carr $8.00/100
" T. B. Ferrell " Paul Richardson " C. M. Allen " Mileage as pr Statement " Paul Richardson " Torrey & Brothers " S. R. Roberts " Expenses from Washington to Treaty " Amt pd for a Horse etc
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
125.00 125.00
17.00 11.00
115.00 166.66 20.00
" L. H. Williams " L. H. Williams
$ 770.16 45.78 2.75 14.62 4.50 13.50
" Paul Richardson
21
22 " Wm Wilks 23 " Paul Richardson 24 " S. R. Roberts 25 " A Bailland
$ 851.31
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$ 851.31 20.00 5.00
Amt Brot forward 26 To James B. Shaw 27 11 Sarni. Stone 28 " John Campbell 29 11 Reuben Hornsby 30 11 R. S. Neighbors
90.00 21.00 141.94
,,
30.371/2 4.69
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 63 54 55
II
"
H
33.63 30.13 2.75 4.62 18.25·
" Jim Shaw " F. Dieterich " Civilian " F. Dieterich 11 J. Campbell 11 W. G. Ford 11 W. G. Cooke " S. L. Johnson " B. Sloat 11 H. Smith
9.25 9.00 4.80 8.00 9.00 $1293.74 15.00
Cheap Line
" L. Tarbox " L. Moore 11
To Fisher
duplicate rejected
4.00 5.38 3.00 2.50 4.13 3.25 1.00 8.25 2.50 1.67
A. Bailland
duplicate rejected
" T. B. Ferrell " L. Moore " do do " S. Stone " W. Wilks 11 J. Holden 11 A. Bailland " Star Republic " B. Sloat " Jack Harry " do do " Thos I. Smith
Sarah
(private)
(private)
1844
Duplicate
rejected refer refer refer
30.00 45.00 50.00 27.12
56 57
admitted
Amt carried fowd Amt brot fowd
$1,496.54 1,496.54
58 59
" J. M. Harrell " Claiborne
8.50 8.00
$1,508.04 10.00
60
" J. T. Blake
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[Endorsed] a/c VS
Indian Bureau Original abstract to be referred to in next session.
No. 42 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JAMES SHAW [February 16, 1846]
Jas. Shaw Interpreter
In a/c Indian Bureau By services as Indian Interpreter from 1st Feby 1845 ) ) to 16th Feby. 1846 12 Mo and 15 days at 250$ per ) 252.12 ) ~~ ) To Cash pd. H. F. Fisher ,, ,, ,, H. S. Williams ,, ,, ,, Gibson for Horse ,, ,, ,, Draft at Treasury ,, ,, ,, Majr Neighbors ,, ,, ,, Jas B. Shaw ,, ,, ,, t-0 him $7.50 55.00 100.00 25.00 10.00 20.00 2.00
219.50- 219.50
Balance $33.62 Recd of T. G. Western supdt Indian affairs, Thirty Three 62/100 dollars in full of the above a/c his JAMES X SHAW mark Austin 11 Feby 1846 Test-- Robt S Neighbors J T Blake
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[Endorsed] Jas Sha\V Interpreter Receipt $33.63 No. 25
No. 43 RECEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT DRAFT [February 16, 1846] Recd Austin, Feby 16th 1846. of Thos G. Western Suptdt Indian Affa"irs. the within amt of Fifteen Dollars, in full. JOHN F. TORREY [Endorsed] L. H. Williams $15.00/100 No. 47
No. 44 LEITER FROM T. G. WESTERN TO W. G. COOKE [February 18, 1846]
Hon: W. G. Cooke Sec. War and Marine Sir In relation to Indian affairs, I have briefly to say t.hat noth- ing material has occurred since my last annual report. The Indians in general have manifested the best disposition to maintain inviolate the treaties made with them and to meet us in peace and friendship. The Comanche upon our invitation met us in Council in Sep- te.mber last, appropriate talks and interchange of Civilities passed between the parties-presents were made them to the ex- tent of their wishes and gratified with their reception, they re- turned to the Prairies. The various tribes of minor consideration also attended the assemblage and joined in a renewal of their protestations of friendship.
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In November last a Council was held with a Wichita Chief accompanied by the Waco, Tawakoni and Keechi. I am much gratified to state, that we succeeded in making a treaty with them, The Wichita heretofore never having con- sented to treat with us, the treaty alluded to, is already on file in the War Dept. and conforms to the treaties made with other Indian tribes. It must be a source of congratulation, that during the past year as well as at the close of our separate national existence, we have been and are at peace with all -men both red and white. Convinced that the good effects of the Indian policy pursued by the late administrations of the Republic for the past four years, have become the more evident, as the more tested, I have the honor to repeat the assurance of distinguished consideration with which I remain. Your most obedient and faithful servant (signed) THOS. G. WESTERN Supt. Indian Affairs Indian Bureau Austin, February 18, 1846 No. 45 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH THOMAS G. WESTERN [February 19, 1846] Republic of Texas To Thos G. Western For services at Superintendant of Indian Affairs from the 10th Deer 1845 to the 19th Feby 1846 at 750 00/100 dolls (two months and 10 days) $147.33 Recd the above Feby 16th 1846 acct Indian Appropriation T. G. Western Approved for One Hundred and forty seven 33/100 Dollars ANSON JONES [Endorsed] No. 2 T. G. Western $ 147.33
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No. 46 CERTIFICATION OF INDIAN BUREAU WARRANT [February 19, 1846]
Treasury Department Auditors Office Feby 19th 1846
$2058 44/100
I certify that I have examined the returns of Thos G Western superintendent of Indian Affairs and find him entitled to Credit for two thousand and fifty Eight and 44/100 dollars. According to the abstracts and vouchers herewith transmitted to the ComP- troller for his decision thereon Char!es Mason To Jas B Shaw Esq Comptroller Comptrollers Office On examination of the vouchers of Thomas G Western, I find him entitled to a credit of Two Thousand and twenty 94/100 dollars, only (See abstract)
James B. Shaw Compt.
Feby 19th. 1846 I concur Feby 19/46
CHARLES MASON Auditor [Endorsed] $2020 94/100 Auditor's Off. Thos G Western Cr $ 2020 94/100 Indian Purposes- Entd day book page 807-Feby 19th 1846
No. 47 RECEIPT FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDS [February 19, 1846] TRIPLICATE No 701 Receipt $423.95/100 The Treasurer will receive from Thos G. Western Supt. J~ dian Aff the sum of Four hundred and twenty three 95/100
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Dollars in Specie, it being an amount received by him on account of Indian Appr. Receipt therefor on the back hereof, and charge the same accordingly. Treasury Department,
) ) )
I
. '
Austin, Feby 19
1846
J. A. GREEN Secretary of the Treasury
[Endorsed] Treasury Dept Treasury Office Feby. 19th 1846
Recd the within specified amount Moses Johnson Treasurer
No. 48 LETTER FROM L. H. WILLIAMS TO T. G. WESTERN
Trading House Post No. 2 February 21, 1846
Maj Thos G. Western ) ) Supt. of Indian Aff )
Dear Sir,
Gov [sic] Butler and Col Lewis U. S. Indian Commissioners arrived at this place some 6 days since, and are at present encamped at the old Council Ground, at the mouth of this Creek. I have written you for in- structions how to act towards these Gentlemen but am in receipt of no advices from you upon the subject. Concluding however that the objects of their mission are sanctioned by this Govt. I am rendering them all the assistance in my power to the fur- therance of their objects. I have delivered the Govt. poney to Maj Neighbors according to your order. The commissioners have not yet fully deter- mined whether they will hold their council at the Comanche Peak--or where they are at present encamped. Everything is all straight and quiet with the Indians so far as I am informed. Jack Harry is expected in daily with the Comanche-a portion of all the balance of the tribes (Waco, Keechi etc etc excepted)
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are either at or near this place. Jack left this place in company with Buffalo Hump, who is improving in health. Jim Shaw arrived here a day or two since if you have any instructions for me please forward them by Geo. Williamson the bearer of this. Yours etc L. H. WILLIAMS Indian Agent PS Accompanying this you will receive a few lines from a Gen- tleman at this place, who solicits the appointment of Agent to the Comanche Indians. If as we are informed Mr. Richardson has vacated that office and it still remains within your gift. The gentleman is in every way qualified to fill the station and I would recommend him to your attention. L.H.W. [Endorsed] Mar. 2 To Maj Thos G. Western Gen Supt of Indian Affairs Courtesy of l Austin Texas Geo Williamson S
No. 49 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH W. WILKS [February 23, 1846]
Recd of T G Western Supdt of Indian affairs the Sum of one Dollar in payment for one load of fire wood for the use of the Indian Bureau. Austin 23 February 1846 $1.00 WILLIAM WILKS [Endorsed] Wm Wilks $1- No 37
No. 50 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH THOMAS I. SMITH Austin Feby 24th 1846
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This is to certify, that Jack Ivy was employed by me during the months of Aug'st & Septr A.D. 1845 for the purpose of in- ducing the Waco Wichita Tawakoni & Keechi to attend the coun- cil in Septr 1845--which service was performed and he was allowed one dollar pr day for said services by the com'rs Geo W. Terrell & myself-amounting to the sum of sixty dollars. THOS. I. SMITH State Commissioner Witness John F. Torrey [Endorsed] Recd Austin, Feby 24th 1846 from Thos. G. Western Supt Indian Affairs Sixty Dollars-being the amt of the within a/c Thos. I. Smith
No. 51 ACCOUNT OF INDIAN BUREAU WITH JOSHUA HOLDEN
Indian Bureau Austin, Feb. 24th. 1846. Thos. G. Western To. J. Holden- Dr To. Horse. Keeping ______ ---------------------------------- $8,25-· Recd. payment, Joshua Holden Approved ANSON JONES [En®rsed] J. Holden is. 26- No. 64
No. 52 LETTER FROM J.P. HENDERSON TO P. M. BUTLER Austin, February 25, 1846
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To Col. Pierce M. Butler, Sir,
Colonel Smith having informed me that you requested him to procure such information as I might be able to furnish in regard to the Contracts and Treaties made by our late Gov- ernment with the various tribes of indians within our limits I have the honor, herewith, to send you copies of the only trea- ties now in force, which the Government of the Republic ever made with them. I learn from a gentleman who was connected with the State Department when the first treaty was made, that the indians objected to being limited to any particular country, and, therefore, no particular section was a~signed them by either treaty. One treaty you will find in the pamphlet- the other has not been printed and I send a written copy of it. Mr. Torrey, has called on me for some instructions or information in regard to the course most proper for himself and others to pursue who were appointed Indian Agents and etc, by our late Government. And I have informed him that I have no power to direct them or continue them in their places--but advised him to continue to act, should it meet your approbation, until they are superceded or directed to discontinue by the au- thority of the President. As far as my acts and etc., are con- cerned, the whole subject is submitted to your determination. I send you also some few late news-papers-the only ones I have received since my arrival at this place. I shall at all times be happy to see you in Austin. I have the Honor to be Your Most Obt. Servt. J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON [J. Pinckney Henderson, Executive Record Book, Number 30, Page 16.]
No. 53 LETTER FROM J. P. HENDERSON TO E. B. COGSWELL
Executive Department Austin, March 16, 1846
To/
Mr. E. B. Cogswell,
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Il l
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Sir,
You are hereby authorized and empowered to demand and receive of any person who may have him in charge, the Coman- che boy "Bob," and deliver or cause him to be delivered to the Hon. P. M. Butler, Indian Commissioner of the United States, now at Comanche Peak, as soon as possible. J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON
[J. Pinckney Henderson, Executive Record Book, Number 30, Page 30.J
No. 54 LETTER FROM J.P. HENDERSON TO B. L. BEALL
Executive Department, Austin, April 13, 1846
To/
Major B. L. Beall,
United St.ates Army
Sir, Having learned that a number of German emigrants will leave [New] Braunfels in a few days for the Pedernales where they intend to make a Settlement, and apprehending that they will be exposed to Indian depredations in that unsettled region I beg leave respect.fully to suggest to you the propriety of de- taching the Company of Rangers, now under your command, to protect them. Should you think proper to comply with this request, I will ascertain the time those people intend leaving Braunfels, and inform you of it. I have heard that it is prob- able that Col. Harney the Commander of the Station at San An- tonio will probably dispatch Major Hays, with his Company, on that service--if that should be the case, the service of the Company under your command will not be required. I have the honor to be, Most Respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON [J. Pinckney Henderson, Executive Record Book, Number 30, Page 36.l
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No. 55 LETTER FROM J.P. HENDERSON TO B. L. BEALL
Executive Department Austin, April 24, 1846
To Major B. L. Beall, Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com- munication of the 23rd. Instant, informing me that if in my opinion the security of the Settlements does not require the presence of the Company of Rangers under your command they will be detached to escort and protect the German Settlers who will soon leave for the Pedernales. In reply, I have to say, that I do not think the service of the ranging company alluded to is required in this quarter, and that they will be more servicable to the German Settlers on the Pedernales. Therefore, if it is compatible with your duty and views, I will be obliged, if you will order them upon that service. I will in a few days learn when those emigrants will leave for their destination, and in- form you of it. I have the honor to remain, Your Most Obt. Servant. J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON [J. Pinckney Henderson, Executive Record Book, Number 30, Page 38.)
No. 56 LETTER FROM J.P. HENDERSON TO Z. TAYLOR
Executive Department, Austin, May 5, 1846.
To General Z. Taylor, Sir,
I avail myself of the opportunity which is presented through Major Beall's politeness to inform you that, on ye~ter- day, I received a communication from Col. Harney, elated the
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2d. Instant, calling for seven additional mounted companies, and to say, that I am taking steps to_ comply with the requisition as soon as possible. I am assured by members of the Legisla- ture from the Red River District that the whole number can be raised in that region, upon which I have heretofore made no call. I will, however, call for one of the Companies from Rob- ertson County where I think it can be had. I informed you by Capt. Stevenson, two days since, that the Militia of the State is not organized, except in four Eastern Counties, therefore, I must call for volunteers instead of resorting to a draft. The only objection which I can apprehend will be made by men to volunteering under Col. Hamey's call, is that one Company is to be stationed at this place and one at New Braunfels. Never- theless I confidently expect the demand will be readily complied with. I apprehend we shall have several tribes of the Indians down upon our frontier, unless measures are taken to interest them on the part of the United States. In accordance with a Joint Resolution of the Legislature I shall Commission Thomas I. Smith and General Morehouse to go out amongst the several Tribes in a secret way to ascertain their designs and conciliate them should they evince any hostile ~isposition. They are well acquainted with the various Tribes and have considerable in- fluence with them. They will be engaged as spies only, as the State authorities cannot interrupt the Indian policy of the Gen- eral Government. I shall instruct them to be very prudent and cautious, and to avoid any infringement of the laws of the United States. I think there are portions of several of the friendly Tribes which could be used with good effect against the Mexicans-I will, however, communicate more fully with you upon this subject when I have the pleasure of meeting you at your quarters, which I hope will be in a few days after this reaches you. I have the honor to be, Your Obt. Servant. J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON [J. Pinckney Henderson, Executive Record Book, Number 30, Pages 62-63.1
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