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I remain with much respect T. S. ANDERSON Sec of State [Endorsed] John S. Ford Capt Comdg Texas Rangers Head Quarters
No. 177 LETIER FROM D. C. COWAN TOT. S. ANDERSON
Colorado Saline Texas May 5th 1858 Mr. T. S. Anderson Esqr. Dear Sir
At the request of the Citizens of this and San Saba Counties I adress you in regard to the petition we sent to his Honor Gov- ernor Runnels for an order to John Williams to have a company of rangers for the protection of this frontier said petition was sent by Judge S. G. Sneed, if the Governor has returned to Aus- tin we are anxious for the order. our company is raised and prepared with horses and only waiting for the order to Elect our officers the men are all of this frontier and it is a well known fact men will use moore diligence in protecting there familys and property than any others will even for pay the people from here up the country are in hourly dread and willing to go out on there own hook untill they can be mustered in pleas write to me at Burnet as soon as you receive this what is or can be done. I assure you there is no unnecessary Filibustering or speculation in this but for the protection of our wives and chil- dren and property. I can further assure you and the governor that this request is from your political friend and as far as known personal allso. pleas answer immediately
Most Respectfully your Friend D. C. COWAN
[Endorsed] D. C. Cowan
No. 178 LETTER FROM J. H. CONNER TO H. R. RUNNELS
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