The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume III

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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1843

m1ss10ners to Comanche Nation; that they were indispensable, requisite and that the account is just and correct. J. C. Eldredge, Genl. Supt. Indian Affairs Washington, May 6, 1843 APPROVED: Sam Houston [Rubric] Executive Department, Washington, May 6, 1843. To Major A. Brigham, Treasurer, Sir - Pay to J. C. Eldredge fifty-two dollars out of the funds in your hands to my credit for Indian purposes, and hold this for a voucher for settlement. Sam Houston [ Rubric]

1 Pavers on lnclian Affairs, Texas State Library.

TO ASA BRIGHAM, TREASURER 1

Franklin, April 20, 1843 This is to certify that I received of James W. Hill one hog which would weigh about 200 lbs.

his John X Conner mark

April 20th 1843 James vV. Hill

Dr. $12.00

Republic of Texas To 200 lbs pork

to

@ 6c

Sam Houston [Rubric] Executive Department, Washington, May 6, 1843

APPROVED:

To Maj. A. Brigham, Treasurer, Sir- Pay the above amount of twelve dollars to James '\V. Hill out of the funds in your hands to my credit for Indian Purposes and hold this as a voucher for settlement. Sam Houston [Rubric]

1 Pape1·s on Indian Affairs, Texas State Library.

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