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command the aid of the military and naval force of the United States in the Gulf and upon the frontiers. This was expected to be done without the delay of an appeal to the government at Washington. I hope all will be well. Be pleased to write to me by express. I am, my dear General, most affectionately your friend, Sam Houston [Rubric] "'Houston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 550, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams. For biography of General Zachary Taylor, see Dic- tionary of Ame1-ican Biogm,phy, XVIII, 349-354. To JAMES B. SHAW 1 Executive Department, Washington, August 6th, 1844. To James B. Shaw, Comptroller Sir:-There is required from the appropriation for Indian purposes the sum of three hundred and Eighty Six and 72/100 dollars ($386.72). You will therefore draw a warrant in my favor for that amount in specie, and charge the same accordingly Sam Houston [Rubric]
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To STEPHEN T. SLATER 1 Executive Department, August 6th, 1844.
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To Stephen T. Slater, Esq., &c., &c., &c. Sir- You will receive herewith your commission as agent for the various tribes of Indians residing upon the frontier. You will be expected to enforce the provisions of the law regulating intercourse with the Indians, with which you will be furnished. You will visit as often as possible the several villages and bands of Indians on the frontiers and encourage them to observe the provisions of the treaty which they have made with the government. You will also advise them, as far as you can, to turn their attention to the cultivation of the soil and the production of corn, which will enable them to live much more comfortably. You will tell them that the government will from year to year, when it is ascertained that they are willing to raise corn and other provision stuffs, furnish them with hoes and other implements of husbandry.
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