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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1860
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referred to, declares that the boundary line shall be determined- as laid down in this map. · In the prosecutions, then, of the survey, you will be aided by Melish's map and insist upon the North fork as the main Rio Rojo, or Red River, and as the true boundary line, as described in the Treaty of 1819. Should the United States Commissioner insist upon making the Ke-chi-qui-ho-no, or prairie dog town river the boundary, you will notwithstanding cooperate with him in running the line. But you will do it under written protest. You will, in the main, be guided by the facts herein before stated, remembering at all times, that energy, activity and har- mony are strictly essential to the completion of the work in which you are engaged. You will report to this department, as soon as you hav~ effected a junction with the United States Commissioner, and regularly, monthly, thereafter. · The traditionary history of the Indian tribes along its banks, the evidence of Marcy's survey, and the prominent features laid down in Melish's map, alike establish the facts that the North fork is the main prong of the Red River; consequently, the joint commission has nothing further to do than to run the line, according to the Treaty of 1819. Sam Houston.
1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, pp. 138-139, Texas State Library.
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To E. FRANDTZEN 1 Executive Department, Austin, April 30, 1860.
Lieutenant E. Frandtzen Sir: Replying to your letter enclosing monthly returns, Dupli- cate accounts against the State &c., I have to remind you that all rangers called into the field are required to furnish their own equipments, camp equipage &c. My orders under which minute Detachments were called out state specifically that Lieutenants commanding such Detachments will make such arrangements as they can for supplying their men while in actual service, upon the credit of the State, and when an appropriation is made the same will be paid for as will also the services of the men.
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