TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1846-1859
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No. 121 LETTER FROM P.H. BELL TO G. T. HOWARD
Executive Department, State of Texas. Austin, August 31, 1852.
George T. Howard Esq: U. S. Indian Agent. San Antonio, Texas. Sir:
I have the honor to enclose herewith a petition addressed to this Department by certain citizens of Gillespie County relative to the conduct of Lipan and Comanche Indians who are encamped in their vicinity, and praying that measures may be taken to stop their ourtages. You will also receive a certified copy of a communication from William H: Kirkpatrick Esq:, of White Rock, Navarro County, requesting permission for an aged Indian to remove himself and family within the limits and protection of the white settlements. As these matters pertain to the duties of the Indian Agent, they are respectfully referred to you for such action thereon, as in your judgment may be deemed advisable, which will meet the concurrence of this Department when determined; it is also requested that you take an early opportunity to notify the Ex- ecutive of the result m each instance. Very respectfully, Your Obdt: Servant [P. H. BELL] [Endorsed] Relative to certain Indian matters. [P. H. Bell, Executive Record Book, Number 32, Page 75.]
No. 122 LETTER FROM E. M. PEASE TO R. S. NEIGHBORS Executive Office
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