LS signed as Secretary of War and Navy, “Geo W. Hockley,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, Austin, February 16, 1842. Letter to Edward Burleson. In full: “I have it in contemplation to order an Expedition against the hostile Indians, for the purpose of destroying their crops, and breaking up their villages, about the 1st of June next, or earlier if practicable. I am informed that about three, to three hundred and fifty Volunteers can be got in the counties of Milam, Robertson, Washington, Gonzales, Bastrop and Travis, without inconvenience, as those from the two upper counties of Robertson and Milam could rendezvous at some point on Little River—say Little Fork—and the remainder at this place. I should be much gratified to be favoured with your views upon this subject, in full, and your opinion as to the probable number of men who would volunteer in each county.” In very good condition, with a few light stains, scattered toning, foxing, and soiling, partial separations along horizontal folds, and a few edge chips. Burleson served as vice president of the Republic of Texas in President Sam Houston's second term from 1841 to 1844. The administrations Indian policy was for Texas Rangers to protect Indian lands from settlers and poachers. The Rangers were authorized to punish severely any infractions by the Indians, but they were never to initiate such conflict. When incidents occurred to either side, the troops were ordered to find and punish the actual perpetrators, rather than retaliating against innocent Indians simply because they were Indians. The Robert Davis Collection, read more about Robert Davis. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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