TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1846-1859
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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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