WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1843
430
(See Pctpers on Indian Affairs, "A Temporary Agreement between Texas and Certain Indians," March 31, 1843, Texas State Library). 3Acah-quash was a chief of the Waco Indians. ~Luis Sanchez was an Indian interpreter (See E. W. Winkler (ed.), Secret Journals of the Senate, Republic of Texas, 183fi-1845, 79, 293.) GA. G. Kimbell. See Houston's Proclamation of December 1, 1843, grant- ing to A. G. Kimbell and Lewis V. Greer (partners) the right to establish a trading house on or near the Trinity River. 0 David K. Torrey. See Houston to Steven Z. Hoyle, April 1, 1843. •Thomas I. Smith. See Houston to Thomas I. Smith, March 25, 1842.
TO A-CAR-QUASH, THE WACO CHIEF 1
Trinity River, September 13, 1843.
To A-Cah-Quash, Waco Chief: MY BROTHER:- I send you my friend to shake you by the hand, and tell you that my heart is still warm toward you. Col. Eldredge has told me all your good actions, and they are many. Your actions are like the sun - they do not change. My heart is glad, and I hope your path will be sunshine. I hope to see you with Luis Sanchez, soon. Col. Eldredge will see that you come in peace and are happy. Your brother, SAM HOUSTON 1 Papers on Indian A[fC1irs; also Executive Record Book, No. 40, p. 259, Texas State Library. Crane, The l.Afe and Select Literary Rema.ins of Sam Houston, 343-344.
To ANSON J oNEs 1
Liberty, Sept. 15th, 1843. Dear Jones,- I am here; broken carriages, bad roads, and sick family have detained me. I hope all things will go on for the best. I must yield to circumstances when sickness obtains, for it is the act of God. If my absence should have to be noticed, you will know best how to have ·it done ... I intend to return by way of Montgomery. Salute nll friends. Thine truly Sam Houston Hon. Anson Jones. 1Anson Jones, Memomnda and Official •Con·esvondence of the Republic of Texas, 255-266.
Powered by FlippingBook