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of Wacoes. They are supposed to be the thirty out at the time my brother was here, and who did not know of the treaty. As these horses were stolen after my brother had signed the treaty of peace, it is expected that he will see them returned to the Delaware trading-house, so that the Lipans and Toncahuas may get them. On account of the peace the agent prevented the warriors of the Lipans and Toncahuas from pursuing and retak- ing their horses, and referred the matter to me to say what should be done. I have told them that you would have them returned, for I had all confidence in your words. By returning the horses it will help to make peace with all the red brothers, and the Toncahuas will not wish to fight or ever again eat people; and the Lipans will be at peace forever with the Wacoes and their friends. The Lipans and Toncahuas say if they do not get their horses, that they will make war until they get pay for them. This my brother, the Waco chief, knows. I do not like my red brothers to have war. Let all my red brothers make peace and keep it. Your Brother, Sam Houston [Rubric] • 1 Papers on Indian Affairs; also Executive Reco1·d Book, No. 40, p. 239, Texas State Library. Crane, Life and Select Literary Remains of Sam Houston, 140.
To ANSON JoNEs 1 Executive Department, vVashington, April 23d 1843.
To Dr. Anson Jones, Secretary of State &c. Sir- Inasmuch as the interests of the public may be greatly promoted by your repairing to Galveston and conferring per- sonally with members of the corps diplo-ma.tique at that place, (and particularly with Judge Eve, whose severe illness is deeply regretted,) in reference to the many subjects of moment now before your Department, connected with our foreign relations,- you will proceed thither at your earliest convenience. Sam Houston [Addressed]: To Hon. Anson Jones, Secretary of State, &c., Washington, Texas. iHouston Letters, 1836-1860; also Executive Reco1·d Book, No. 40, p. 240, Texas State Library. For Anson Jones, see Houston's Proclamation of the Appointment of Anson Jones as Minister to the United States, June 30, 1838. For Joseph Eve, see Houston to the Texas Congress, December 29, 1842.
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