burned two of the cabins, and threw

down the fences and etc. These are the

facks as near as I can gather them from

the negroes. The party alledged that the

Negroes had been milking their cows with-

out authority. It will be entirely unsafe

for the negroes to return to their premptio-

ns at present, and if there is a reward

for Leddingham dead or alive they need

it and are entitled to it; I wish Your Excellency

would inform me what steps will be necessary

to secure it for them. Also if possible

should your Excellency have the time, speak

to Jacob Hewehler, and have the patent

to the land arranged as soon as possible

as the negroes have not the means to go into

a long suit, and it would be a hardship to

them, as no white man of any principle would

try to swindle them out of their land.

They are as honest and industrious as any citizen

of Texas.

Resp'y

D.A. Sen Clair