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visions or subsistence and to hear and ascertain their wishes and intentions, as it is important for the peace and quiet of the Texas Frontier and as I am instructed by the Commission to consult you on all those subjects in which you as the Chief Magistrate feel an interest. (In consequence of the confined indisposition I am much engaged in preparing for the intended assembling of the Indians as before stated and will be prevented from going to Austin) and of having the pleasure of an inter- view at that place; and most respectfully invite you if possible to meet me at Fredericksburg the 4th of Oct or at the Coun~el ground on the 10th as may best suit your arrangements. If not consistent with your other public duties t-0 attend the in- tended meeting of the Indians on the San Saba please address me as early as possible making such suggestions as you may deem expedient and what measures you believe will be satisfactory by the people of Texas. I assure you that the present administration of the General Government are disposed to do every thing in their power to protect its frontier and give peace quiet and confidence to its inhabitants and will not do or direct any act to be done that will in any degree come in conflict with the Sovereign rites of the State.
I am Sir with respect Your M: Obt. Hbe. Servt. JNO. A. ROGERS Special Agent and Comr.
His Ellency Gov. Bell
of Texas Austin
to treat with Indians of Texas
Texas-- Answered, October 1st 1851. Secty:
Chas: A. Harrison, Acting Pri'vt:
[Endorsed] John A. Rogers Esq: Special U. S. Indian Agent and Com- missioner for Texas. To Gov. P. H. Bell. San Antonio, Texas. September 3, 1851. Relative to his duties requesting an inter- view and etc, etc, etc. Recd. at the Exec: Dept: State of Texas. Austin, Sept 5th, 1851.
No. 102 NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE COMANCHE, LIPAN, AND MESCALERO TRIBES OF INDIANS Special Indian Agency, for Texas
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