WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1838
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And they say they have heard white men threaten to kill the Indians, and they were afraid of the white people. The agent told me when he left me that he would be back in three days, and I can't hear of him. It makes me uneasy. I would like to hear from you, and also news from Nacogdoches. If you can't conveniently come yourself, you will please send me a few lines, by the agent or some safe hand. Your most obt. Friend "Colonel Bowl" "11th Aug. 1838." Last night I sent him an express, which had not reached [him] when this was written. Toda)' I send him one by the agent, and Charles Sims.-You can see what the Bowl says, and no doubt the same Boluxus went on to Mushes, and gave him, or his people a scare, and for that reason he is removing his women, and children. Today I sent, by Johnson, a letter, and papers to George May. My opinion is that there is nn danger in Mushes neigh[bor]- hood, or I would not say so.- U the people return, the Indians will bring their families back to their homes in happiness! Sam Houston [Rubric] George May, and one man go back, and see the Mush He will not harm you or I would not advise it He is scared! We have a 1000 men under arms but not to hurt Indians. Houston [Addressed] : Mr. George May on the Road Texas 1 Lamar Papers, II, 200-201.
To COLONEL BOWL 1 Nacogdoches, Texas, 12th Aug. 1838.
My Brother, Before the surveyor could get time to run the line, the fuss began, but it will not stop on that account. On yesterday, I told him by letter to go on, and that you would send two men with him. One would be I suppose John Bowl, and some other with the interpreter! I wish it well done, that it may stand always. And that our children's children may live by it in peace, and that our words may never be forgotten while time shall last.
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