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the Collector, entered on all the books of the Department, and a report of the same made to Congress. If after this explanation the President will adhere to the above order, the instructions as indicated will be given. M.P. Woodhouse. [ On same page below Woodhouse's note is the following]: Let the difference be allowed between Exchequers and par dollars at the time the draft was negotiated by Hon. A. Smith or when paid into Custom House by the Holders. Sam Houston Washington, Dec. 2nd, 1842.
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1 Co111pt1·oller's Lette1·s, Texas State Library.
AN ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF A BILL 1
December 2, 1842 Let this 2 be audited and paid out of the fund for Frontier Pro- tection. Sam Houston [Rubric] [ Endorsed] : R. H. Porter,3 admitted December 2nd. 1842 for Seventy three dollars. Board of Commr. to treat with the various Indians. Charles Mason, Auditor [Approved]: December 2/42. James B. Shaw, Comptroller. Recd. Warrant R.H. Porter
1 Co1nvtrolle1·'s Civil Se1-vice Reco1·ds, Texas State Library. 2 Below will be found the bill that Houston ordered paid:
The Secretary of the Treasury of Texas will pay to R. H. Porter, seventy- three dollars, it being for supplies furnished us as commissioners to treat with the Indians as per rendered Nov. 20th 1842
G. W. Terrelll Joseph Durst } Commissioners. John S. Black J Dr.
Republic of Texas to Robert H. Porter
To supplies furnished Indian Commissioners: To Jno. S. Black to board and horse feed ····-···-··················-·····$30.00 for self and son for 15 days To J. B. Ransom to 20 days self & horse .............................·-··- 20.00 T. J. I. Powell self and horse 18 days.·-···········-·---····-··-·········· 18.00
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