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shou'd not loose their scalps and find out Mr. Abbay- the pre- sumption is, that they cou'd succeed in conciliating the Indians, and induce some of their chiefs to visit the frontier Posts of the • U. States; which wou'd inevitably lead to a Treaty, and the re- lease of Mr. Abbay. If a treaty is once concluded with those Indians, their interest, as well their convenience; wou'd induce them to remain on goo::l terms, with the citizens of the U. States! We beg leave to present to the consideration of Gov. Cass, the plan of direction the persons deputed ( if any shou'd be) to pro- ceed, by way of the ~West of Red River, and approach the Indians by way of the Old Pawnee village, in the mountains of Texas; or to pass up the Brasos, where they will meet the Comanchies, who a1'e friendly with the Americans in Texas, and on good terms with the Pawnees, often hunting and camping with them. Should any plan be adopted, and that by the rout of the old vil- lage, be thought best, we would remark, that it may be greatly proper to take some of the most trusty, of the Caddo Tribe along, as they are said to keep up a regular intercourse, with the Paw- nees, and are charged in many instances, of uniting with them in war parties in horse stealing. Shou'd the enterprise be undertaken, and men can be procured, who are suitable, they will of course, be left to consult such measures, and adopt such means, as they may deem most proper, to effect the object, and meet the wishes of the Government. Sam Houston (Rubric) Andrew S. Hughes ( Rubric)
Washington City Browns Hotel 12th March 1834 [ Addressed] : To Gov. Lewis Cass Secy of War.
1 S ani Houston Lette1·s, Texas State Library. 2 See Houston to Lewis Cass, March 6, 1834.
HOUSTON TO JAMES PRENTISS 1
City Hotel, N. Y. 28th March 1834 Dear Sir, I am not, nor have I ever been engaged, by any land Company, Grantee, or other person engaged, or interested in Texas lands. I have not sought to be engaged, nor am I anxious on the subject of being employed as counsel, or agent of any Company. If any Company should chose to employ my services in its behalf, it must advance me $ 2,000; and at the end of six months,
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