Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. III

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1846-1859

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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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