Date Native Group Location Notes Source
1850, Feb Tawakome Laredo W.W. Hudson (Ft. McIntosh) writes J. H. King that this tribe was present 20 miles south of Laredo. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:80-82
1850, May Lipan  Llano, 200 miles from Austin Rollins finds the Lipan growing corn & squash here. He stated that all Lipan speak Spanish. BIA 1:244
Kickapoo Llano, 125 miles from Austin Kickapoo w/ Wild Cat (Seminole) were at this location.
Comanche Llano, 50 miles from Austin 70-80 Comanche were in a camp at this location.
1850, May Seminole, Seminole Maroon, Kickapoo Llano, 125 miles from Austin In their move to Mexico, these nations establish a temporary settlement to grow corn in this area. Mulroy 1993:55
Creek, Cherokee Black Llano, 125 miles from Austin Some disaffected members of these tribes were present too.
1850, May Comanche Bolson de Mapimi Gen'l Brooke to W. Scott stated that many Comanche went to this bolson, and from there, they foray to Chihuahua & Coahuila. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:119
1850, June Seminole, Seminole Maroon, Kickapoo Rio San Antonio to Rio San Rodrigo Wild Cat signs agreement with Mexicans for 70,000 acres in this area of Coahuila. Mulroy 1993:56
1850, July Seminole, Seminole Maroon, Kickapoo Las Moras Creek, Fort Clark Wagon trail allows them to pass through on their way to Mexico. Mulroy 1993:56
1850, July Seminole, Seminole Maroon, Kickapoo El Moral, north of Eagle Pass When Army will not let them enter Mexico, they go up Rio Grande to El Moral & cross at night. Mulroy 1993:56
Seminole San Fernando de Rosas The Seminole settle here (now Zaragosa).
Seminole Maroon El Moral or Monclova Viejo The Seminole Maroon settle here.
Kickapoo Tuillo The Kickapoo settle here (now Guerrero).
1850, Aug Indians Beaver Lake, on the Devils River Indians attack teamsters and military at this location.  Swanson n.d.:25
1850, Sept Lipan Pecos Rollins to Brooke stated that some came to Fredericksburg, but others were on the Pecos where they made corn. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:124
Comanche Mexico Rollins stated that the Comanche had been on Rio Grande to avenge their dead and to seek food.
Kickapoo Fredricksburg Rollins told the Kickapoo that they would have to leave Fredricksburg.
1850, Oct Caddo, Waco, Comanche, Seminole Brazos Reserve, Upper Reserve Wild Cat visits them, trying to persuade them to move to Mexico with him and his Seminoles. Mulroy 1993:64
1850, late Seminole, Seminole Maroon Muzquiz, Nacimiento These two nations moved to these locales to avoid slavers. Mulroy 1993:70
1850, Dec Seminole Fort Duncan Deas orders Hardee to arrest negros who are crossing Rio Grande to join Seminole (Wild Cat). Crimmins Collection
1850, Dec Comanche, Caddo, Waco, Lipan, Quapaw, Tawakoni Military posts on Colorado & Llano Treaty made these military posts serve as boundary lines. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:134
1850, Dec Comanche, Caddo, Waco, Lipan, Quapaw, Tawakoni Llano River & line of posts on Colorado 1850 Treaty stipulates that the signators would agree to not go below a line running west from the Llano River to the Colorado River and not east of a line of posts on the east side of the Colorado. BIA 1:321
1851, Jan Comanche, Lipan, Waco, Tawacono San Saba & Clear Fork Standiford's report stated that these tribes had been on San Saba; many Comanche were also found on Clear Fork of the Brazos. BIA 1:726
1851, Feb Seminole La Navaja, Mexico Seminole settle at this locale. Mulroy 1993:67
Seminole Maroon, Kickapoo, Lipan, Comanche Laguna de Jaco These two tribes patrol the border from Pecos River to this location in Bolson de Mapimi; they repel Lipan & Comanche, recovering 100 horses. Mulroy 1993:68
Kickapoo, Seminole Maroon As they return home, the Kickapoo steal the 100 horses from the Seminole Maroon, taking them across Rio Grande to Texas. 
1851, May Comanche, Lipan, Muscalero Camp Johnston The Hardee report of his travel to Camp Johnston for the purpose of meeting with these three tribes. Comanche chiefs Ketumese & Cariwah came, as did Buffalo Hump. The Lipan, under Chi-wito & Chi-po-tico came too. They acknowledged that their people had been below the line agreed to in the 1850 treaty, and that "returning from Mexico was no excuse as they had no right to be in Mexico." BIA1:861
Upper Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Comanche chiefs tell Hardee that Upper Comanche are camped along this stream.
1851, June Waco, Tawaconi village north side of Brazos River, south of Clear Fork Major Libbey's Map of the "Route to the Indian villages on the upper Brazos" shows the locations of these villages. Crimmins Collection
 
Keechi village north side of Brazos on and Indian Trail Major Libbey's Map of the "Route to the Indian villages on the upper Brazos" shows the locations of this village.
Caddo village s side of Brazos at Caddo Creek Major Libbey's Map of the "Route to the Indian villages on the upper Brazos" shows the locations of this village.
1851, Aug Lipan, Comanche Llano River Letter of Hardin to G. Deas, states that these tribes are camped on the Llano River.   BIA1:890
Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Letter also states that the Comanche bands are led by Pahayhuka & Ichanacho. The bands live here during winter; in summer they hunt buffalo or make war to the south.
Mescalero, Apache Great Bend of Rio Grande Letter states that these tribes are presently in that location.
1851, Sept Kickapoo Oklahoma Most of the Kickapoo return to Oklahoma from Mexico. Mulroy 1993:68
1851, Sept Lipan Concho River John Connor (Delaware) writes from Fort Mason that Lower Comanche claim that upper Comanche robbed the Lipan who were camped on the Concho. Chicito & Chepata were the chiefs there. BIA 1:800-802
Comanche San Saba, 15 miles above its confluence with the Colorado 162 lodges w/ ca. 6 people each are present; all belong to Buffalo Hump & Tecumsa (Comanche). BIA 1:810-818
Comanche Little River Connor states that Yellow Wolf is camped w/ 10 lodges on this river.
Tonkwai, Tawacona Brazos Connor states that Tonkwai attacked Tawacona at this locale.
Muskalero North of the Rio Grande Muskalero chief (Tomas Ipano) claimed to live north of the Rio Grande; Comanche & Mexicans attacked their camp. It has 10 lodges with ca. 5 people each.
Kickapoo Colorado River, 5 miles above its confluence with the San Saba River Connor states that this is where they are camped.
1851, Sept Mescalero Presidio del Norte Capt Skillman reported severe drought, nearly no Indians except the Mescalero are found in the area. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:141
none Pecos/Rio Grande Skillman had gone the mouth of the Pecos but was unable to find any Indians.
1851, Oct Mescalero, Lipan, Comanche San Saba In negotiations of these tribes w/ US agents (Rogers), papers noted that only Southern Comanche attended; Rogers stated that Indians must not cross the Rio Grande; Katumpsa, Comanche chief, stated that they needed a new boundary line; Ceacheneca [Feather], Comanche chief agreed; Chiquito (Lipan), & other chiefs agreed. The treaty did not set forth new line, but re-confirmed the old one from 1846 treaty. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:143
1851, Nov Comanche Texas Stem, Indian agent near Abilene, states the Penatekas Comanche live year round in Texas. Wallace n.d.:299
1851, late Seminole, Seminole Maroon Muzquiz & Nacimiento These groups move to these locations to avoide slavers. Mulroy 1993:70
1852, March Comanche  Concho River A.J. Lee, stationed on the Concho, writes General Howard that he has had daily contact with people of Buffalo Hump, Yellow Wolf, Ketumsee, & Sanico. BIA 1:927
1852, April Comanche Fort Mason Major Merrill report to L. Lea states that he spoke with Catumse & his party who came to Fort Mason.
1852, June Comanche, Lipan San Saba River Lee report to San Antonio states that these two groups were encountered on the San Saba River. BIA 1:951
Comanche Fort McKavett Katamuse's band of ca. 300 present at Fort McKavett.
1852, July Comanche, Lipan Fredericksburg Citizen petition to Gov. Bell claims that these tribes camped 8 miles away from Fredericksburg; requests they be relocated to the Llano River. BIA 1:980
1852, Aug Lipan Fredericksburg H. Capron (Indian Agent) traveled here to determine the extent of Lipan "uprising;" wrote to Howard saying that it was minor & he would move them to near Fort Mason. BIA 1: 984
Muscalaro Fredericksburg Capron wrote that this tribe was also present at Fredericksburg under Chief Jose Maria Flores.
1852, fall Comanche, Kiowa Comanche Springs  Emory's party comes across Mucho Toro's party with their herd of 1000 animales that they had stolen in Mexico. Emory 1987:86
1852, Sept Lipan, Comanche Llano River G.T. Howard requests that both tribes be removed from this location Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:127-128
1852, Sept Comanche Between Ft Mason & the Concho River Capron to Gen'l Howard report states that he found them in this area. BIA 1:1070
Comanche Fort Johnson (see Brown et al 1998:23,for location on north Concho river) 9/3/52, Sha-na-co, Ke-ta-masie, Ke-car-a-wa, Tosh-a-wa, Pi-a-ti-quah, Mono-qui-tes, & Piau-haut-son arrived at Fort Mason with 700 people. Capron told by chiefs, "Over this vast country, where for centuries our ancestors roamed in indisputed possession, free and happy."
Lipan, Muscalero, Tonkwas Fort Mason When Capron ret'd with 150 Comanche, a delegation of these tribes met him
1852, Nov Comanche west of Llano River Removal of Indians to west of Llano going well for white settlers, poorly for Indians who can no longer sell hides, etc. at markets BIA 1:1074
1852, Dec Indians Old San Saba tank Howard to Luke Lea states he has sent word to "residential Indians" in Texas to meet him at this location. BIA 2:88
1853, early Seminole Laguna de Jaco Seminole repel "wild Indians" in this place, part of Bolson de Mapimi. Mulroy 1993:76
1853, Jan Lipan impersonators 50 miles south of San Antonio Capron letter to Luke Lea, federal Indian Commissioner, states that attack by "Lipans" was likely a group of Anglo-Americans that dressed as Indians. BIA 2:91
Lipan San Saba Same letter notes that he had visited the Lipan on the San Saba only a few weeks ago.
1853, Feb Lipan San Saba? Capron letter to Luke Lea states that military took action against the Lipan as a result of misunderstanding; the attack on Anglos by Lipan impersonators. Some Lipan killed, some women/children captured, tribe scattered, mules & horses, clothing, & "wampum" taken; camp burned. BIA 2:121
1853, Feb Lipan Puerco River; Nueces River at White Bluffs Addicks writes to Major Howard: "I overtook the Lipans on the waters of the Puerco, in a northwest direction from [Fort Inge], distant about 150 miles." He took them to White Bluffs on the Nueces River. BIA 2:106
1853, March Lipan Devil's River Howard letter to Luke Lea stated that "A message has been transmitted to me from [illegible], a Lipan chief, now encamped at the upper crossing of the Devil's River."  He had 90 warriors with him. BIA 2:104-105
1853, March Lipan Nueces & Llano rivers Howard to Luke Lea: Lipans found on the Llano, but were moved to the Nueces where they were cultivating soil. BIA 2:111
Seminole, Delaware, Quapaw, Shawnee Llano River 250 individuals from these nations stated to be at this location; they are scheduled to leave in May.
Apache El Paso Howard states that letters from El Paso indicate constant depradations in that area, committed by Apache.
1853, April Lipan & other tribes Llano River Howard's letter to G.W. Manypenney states that ca. 350 Indians are at this location; many are Lipan. BIA 2:117
1853, July Delaware 75 miles nw of San Antonio (Freder-icksburg) Neighbors letter to Charles Mix says that in 1848 Delaware set up their village near this German settlement; in 1853, John Connor of their tribe was given a league of land. BIA 2:182
1853, July Indians Salt Lake (Sal del Rey?) Lt. Hartsoff of Ft. Brown verifies that 16 Indians from Mexican side of the border stole cattle from here. "These Indians have no fixed place of residence but move on the Mexican bank of the River from Reynosa to a little below Mr. Neal's house.  They subsist entirely by theft."  Notes that the leader is half Mexican; half Indian. BIA 2:554
1853, Aug Muskalara Pecos River to El Paso  Neighbors states that these and other Indians live in this region. BIA 2:194
Kickapoo Rio Grande He states that these Indians trade as far as the Rio Grande
Tonkawa Colorado River He states they reside there, but are frequently driven off.
Lapan Head waters of the Nueces He notes the Lapan are present here, cultivating corn.
Comanche Prairies The Comanche consider this their area of occupation.
1853, Sept Mescalaro, Lipan Fort Clark & vicinity Howard writes Manypenny that he has "collected these tribes & states that "these Indians belong to my district." BIA 2:126
1853, Sept Lipan, Muscalaro Old Spanish Mission site (San Saba) Howard's report states that when he arrived at Fort Clark the Lipan & Muscalaroes were there to greet him. He says that they are settled 60 miles above the El Paso road at the old Spanish mission. BIA 2:241
1853, Oct Lipan, Muscalaro Old Spanish Mission site (San Saba) These nations live at this site. BIA 2:262
1853, Oct Comanche, Coshatta, Waco, Karankaway, Tonkeway Texas Secretary of State for Texas writes Neighbors to say that only these tribes can be regarded as "Texas Indians." BIA 2:274
Cherokee, Lipan, Caddo, Choctaw, Delaware, Keechi, Kickapoo, Seminole, Shawnee, Tiwaconi & Wichita outside Texas Same letter states that these nations are immigrants into Texas.
1853, Nov Lipan Mexico, Texas Neighbors report to Manypenny states that: "The Lipans are intruders from Mexico…They crossed the Rio Grande into Texas after the revolution in 1836 and have remained in Texas since that time." BIA 2:263
1853, Nov Comanche Fort Chadbourne Neighbors to Manypenny describes his trip to this fort where ca. 800 Comanche were present; their leader was San-a-co. BIA 2:303
Comanche Rio Grande City Comanche reported to have crossed the river at this location, killing 2 Mexicans & taking horses. 
Comanche San Saba vicinity Comanche reported to have killed 3 men near here. 
Apache Guadalupe Mtns Ft. Phantom Hill report by Sibley states that Apaches live in & close to these mountains. 
Muscalaro, Lipan Pecos River He states, "Under my direction, a party of Muscalaros & Lipans who reside on the Pecos, have also been induced to proceed to the Apache camp [in the Guadalupes]."
Ten-a-wish, Noconie Brazos headwaters Has been told that these Comanche bands are at that location.
1853, Oct Mescalero, Lipan 60 miles W of Ft. Phantom Hill Sibley's report states that a Mexican boy, scalped in an attack on a wagon, claimed that the attackers were Lipan & Mescalero because they had shouted that he was "Nacaye! Nacaye!, meaning Mexican! Mexican! in the Lipan language. BIA 2:311
1854 Apache Delaware River's confluence w/ Pecos Diarist of the Pope expedition states that they found Apache in this location. Wallace n.d.:301
1854 Kioway, Comanche Rio Grande, Laredo to Red River Map in National Archives shows these nations inhabiting these regions, including Devils, River, & Mustang Ponds. Wallace n.d.:369
Apache, Lipan, Jicarilla, Mescalero Texas/New Mexico border Same map shows these nations west of this line.
1854, Jan Comanche Brazos, headwaters Quarterly report of Neighbors to Manypenny says that the Comanche are presently in this locale. BIA 2:710
Lipan, Mescalero Pecos/Rio Grande These nations were on the Nueces, but 12/20/1853, they "moved their camps to the waters of the Rio Grande near the Pecos owing to sickness in their band and some deaths."
1854, Jan Delaware Fort Mason Report states that most of the tribe is at Fort Mason under Chief Jim Shaw, although a few are at Fort Phantom Hill. BIA 2:728
1854, Feb Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Stem writes that the Comanche are present here. BIA 2:372-373
Wichita Fredericksburg, Fort Gates He also states that he found Ko-we-a-ka, their chief & his men, on an expedition against the Lipan; reports that they have raided as far south as these locales.
1854, Spring Seminole, Comanche, Mescalero Chihuahua Wild Cat's Seminole chase the other nations to Chihuahua. Mulroy 1993:76
1854, Mar Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Stem report to Lea that this area has a long history of being their "winter rondevous."  It is less frequently used now that forts have been erected, but is still a "favorite resort."  Southern Comanche are under Sanaco, Pah-a-yu-ko, Ca-tum-sio, Buffalo Hump & others; Northern Comanche are the Ta-no-coe, No-co-ne, Yam-pa-rick-a. BIA 2:384
 
1854, Mar Apache Mouth of the Delaware river w/ Pecos Byrne, diarist on railroad expedition states that Indians in this area are all Apache; page 302, another member of party states that the tablelands west of Pecos had always been territory of Apache. Wallace n.d.:300
Kiowa Mustang Springs, 41MT2 Same expedition met Kiowa returning from raid in Mexico. Informant states this spring is on the Comanche War Trail.
1854, March Kickapoo Fort Belknap Major Merrill reports to Neighbors that they have killed the Kickapoo who killed Stem. The band lives N of the Red. Report of pursuit by Lt. Palfry states that Polecat (See-kah-qua) & Thunder (Pee-a-twa-tuck-ah) were responsible & were killed by other, peaceful Kickapoo. BIA 2:752, 813-814
1854, March Lipan Nueces River Headwaters Jose M. Gonzales, Chair of a committee in Laredo that presented a report "Report of the Late Outrages of the Indians in this Vicinity."  Report states that Lipan often camped on headwaters of Nueces. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:161
Lipan  Fort Inge Same report states Lipan are fed at the fort; Chepita was one of the Lipan chiefs recognized at the fort.
1854, April Comanche, Tonkaway San Saba "near the old fort [presidio]" Report of Capron to Gov. Manypenny on trip to remove Indians; states that he found these tribes together there; Tonkaway' were told to go to Fort Mason. BIA 1:755
Comanche, Kickapoo Mexico He stated that he is aware that the Comanche send war parties to Mexico to obtain mules & horses. Comanche told him 'Kickapoo had recently stolen their horses.
1854, April Comanche Ft. Chadbourne Neighbors travels to the fort and finds a small group of Comanche there. BIA 2:762
Comanche, Delaware, Caddo Ft. Phantom Hill Most of the Southern Comanche were  found here, under Sanaco, Katumise. Delaware are under Jim Ned. Caddo are also present.
Tahwaccano, Waco Ft. Belknap He found these tribes here under Chief Aquaquash.
Wichita Ft. Inge, Fort Mason Although the Wichita live N of the Red, he states that they raided this month to these places.
Lipan, Muskalero Rio Grande Last winter Neighbors rec'd word that these tribes gave notice that they wanted to cross the river & live in Mexico.
1854, April Waco, Wichita Medina River, 20 miles SW of San Antonio Neighbors writes that these nations were among the war party that massacred the Forresters. BIA 2:749
1854, April Tonkawa Barnard's Trading Post on Brazos Barnard reports that 7 "Tonks" are in the vicinity of the post. BIA 2:755
1854 Lipan Laredo Report states the Lipan are robbing citizens of Laredo. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:183
1854, April Waco, Keechi, Tawaccanno Ft. Belknap Stem reports that these nations "formerly occupied villages on the Brazos, not far from this fort." Some are moving to Red River. BIA 2:366-7
Wichita Red River The Wichitas, who speak the same language & are initimately associated & comingled with the above 3 bands live N of the Red River. Now they plunder into Texas.
1854, April Lipan, Tonkawa Nueces River Neighbors letter to Gov. Pease re: the Laredo problems. He states that a German citizen (Luntzel) is camped with the Lipan on the Nueces, near Fort Inge; Tonkawa also present. He states that none were involved in the Laredo problem. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:170
Lipan Pecos He states that another group of Lipan have "always resided on the Pecos."  In January, that group crossed the Rio Grande at the request of the Mexicans & settled near San Fernando & may have been the ones who committed the Laredo crimes.
Comanche Chihuahua San-a-co, principal chief of the Southern Comanche told Neighbors that Chihuahua authorities made similar arrangment with northern Comanche & many were now in Mexico; these same group of Comanche were reported to be "depredating on the state of Coahuila & the Lower Rio Grande."
1854, May Tonkahua Fort Inge, Bosque River Neighbors reports to Gov. Pease that Tonkawa who had robbed on the Bosque were delivered to Fort Inge by their chief; same party killed a German on the Llano River. BIA 2:680
Lipan Nueces River Jeff Davis, Sec. of War writes McClelland, Sec of Interior, about why Lipan had to be placed at this locale; his concern comes from P. Smith, Gen'l in Corpus, who says this was strategic mistake.
1854, May Lipan, Tonkawa Ft. Inge Howard states that most Lipan & "all of the Tonkawa" are assembled here. Lipan chief is Chicita. BIA 2:793
Lipan, Comanche, Muscalero, Seminole Rio Grande at Las Moras Creek He says, "I learn that large bodies of [these] Indians are assembling on the West side of the Rio Grande…under the Seminole chief 'Wild Cat'."  Later states that the assembly is in the vicinity of San Fernando.
1854, May Lipan, Seminole Ft. Inge Howard reports & investigates attack on the Medina with aid of Castro, Lipan chief. Chiquita, another Lipan chief, is temporarily arrested at the fort, but through him, they learn that the attack was precipitated by Wild Cat, the Seminole chief. Chiquita is released.   BIA 2:614
Tonkawa, Seminole Bosque River Neighbors reports that some of these nations attacked a settlement here; Placido, Tonkawa chief, returned them to Ft. Inge for punishment; subsequently, Howard suspects that these Indians assisted the Seminole in the Medina attack.
Seminole Mexico, s of Del Rio Wild Cat's camp of Seminole is reputed to be in this area.
1854, May Tonkawa, Lipan Fort Inge Pease requests that Neighbors keep the Lipan & Tonkawa in the neighborhood of Fort Inge. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:181-182
1854, June Lipans, Mescalaro Piedra Pinta near Ft. Clark Howard reports that these tribes are camped here.  BIA 2:622
Tonkawa Nueces headwaters Howard says that the Tonkawa are camped at this locale. Goes on to say that "all expressing great desire to be located permanently and together.  Either on the headwaters of the Lympia' near Rose Pass or the Nueces as formerly recommended by me, there being vacant land at both."
Lipan, Tonkawa Ft. Inge He reports that due to danger, they have abandoned their fields and gone to the fort.
1854, June Comanche, Lipan Ft. Inge vicinity Howard states that the Comanche  frequently attack in 'this area. Then says that Lipan killed the Comanche chief Yellow Wolf. BIA 2:627
1854, July Lipan, Tonkawa Ft. Clark, Nueces valley, Frio & Sabinal rivers Luntzel, interpreter for Lipan & Tonkawa, states that they sometimes go to Ft. Clark, but that Howard had told him to leave the Lipan in the Nueces valley, but to take the Tonkawa to another area closeby when they arrived. He did so; they stayed ca a month; then began moving to Frio & Sabinal valleys. BIA 2:640
When Howard returned, he put them back on the Nueces, allowing them to roam west from the Nueces & north of the El Paso Road occasionally.
Comanche Nueces vicinity Lipan found their trail going to the south; after informing the army at Ft. Clark, they assisted as guides. 
1854, July Lepan, Tonkeway Ft. Clark, Ft. Inge Clements reports that these tribes are close to the forts; He spoke with Chief Chekeetin (Lipan) & Chief Placido (Tonkawa). BIA 2:647
1854, July Seminole, Seminole Maroon Bandera Texas Rangers found these nations and engage them in a small battle. Mulroy 1993:79
1854, Aug Comanche Red to Colorado rivers Marcy report states that Penateka lived in this region. Wallace n.d.:310
Comanche Fort Phantom Hill He further notes that in the Clear Fork valley near this fort he had seen "'numerous remains of old Comanche camps throughout the valley, showing that this has for many years been a favority resort for them.'"
1854, Sept Comanche, Waco, Tawacone, Keechi Ft. Belknap Hill to Neighbors reports that Comanche are hostile to the other tribes who = ca. 300 & have hereditary claim to Texas. BIA 2:862
Wichita Red River States, "I've not been able to discover any well foundedclaim for the settlement of these people in Texas, nor do I learn that they desire it. On the contrary, from the best information that I have been able to obtain, they claim a home N of the Red, in the vicinity of the Wichita Mtns from early & long occupancy."
1854, Sept Mescalero Apache west of Pecos Marcy reported to Neighbors that these were the only Indians in the vicinity; had done "planting" between Horsehead Crossing & La Junta [Presidio]. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:184-9
1854, Oct Southern Comanche, Lipan, Caddo, Ioni, Waco, Tah-wac-onoe, Tonkahoa, Muskelero Texas Neighbors to Mix (new Commissioner) says that reserves will be for these native groups; pop = ca. 3,500. They are hemmed in by white settlement on the south by northern Comanche & Kioway on north. Because both sides attack them, they are compelled to carry on something like an armed neutrality with both on account of the scarcity of game in the area where they reside. BIA 2:890
Mescalero Apache Pecos River, Dona Ana BIA should consider putting them in one of these locales "where they now reside."
1854, Oct Lipan Mexico Capt. King (in 1855) stated that while he was at Fort Clark, the Lipan went from Ft. Clark to Mexico in October, 1854. BIA 3:310
1854, Nov Comanche Medina River Howard reports that the Comanche committed the Medina River attack. They did not use guns; only lances & shields.They traveled N to Bandera Pass; on the way, they stole horses from Quhe settlement. BIA 2:899
1854, Nov Tonk Nueces River Howard reports that he has just returned from their camp of 400 & they are ready to emigrate to the Brazos Reserve. BIA 2:699
Lipan, Mescularoe Nueces River These tribes do not want to go to the Brazos; they have an offer to live in Mexico. "They have always claimed as their home the country between here & El Paso."  Then goes on to state that the Lipan have all gone to Mexico, but that he has moved "my Indians" to the Nueces valley, 20 miles above the El Paso road."
1854, Nov Lipan Mexico Howard reports to Neighbors that the Lipan are in Mexico. BIA 3:19, 42, 305
Tonkawa Nueces valley He states that this tribe is in the Nueves R. valley, 20 miles above the El Paso road.  Letter from Maj. Crittendon confirms this location, stating that this is the San Antonio to Ft. Clark road. Rolf, in 1855 [roll 3, p. 305] confirms presence of Tonkawa here from 6/54 to 3/55.
1854 Comanche Clear Fork of Brazos Neighbors to Manypenny states that a few of the Southern  BIA 3:67
Dec Comanche are here.
Waco, Cado, Southern Comanche  Ft. Belknap He states that these tribes are presently close to the fort; all are disposed to moving to reservations. 
1854, Dec Caddo, Waco, Ioni, An-dah-ko Brazos, below Ft. Belknap Marcy letter to Manypenny states that these tribes are currently at this locale and that the ideal place for their reservation would be at this locale. BIA 2:681
Lipan, Mescalero Apache Pecos River Same report states that these tribes will not likely remove to the Brazos. Says that he & Neighbors have some concerns, however, about leaving their on them present lands west of the Pecos "some 300 miles from the lands that we have reserved for the Comanches." Goes on to note that the land from the Presidio del Norte (La Junta) to the Horsehead Crossing of the Pecos is "where the Mescalero have planted corn for several years."
Mescalero Toyah Creek The report concludes that this would be the best place for their reserve.
  
1855 Apache Las Moras Creek  US troops fight the Apache at this location. Stillman 1990:167
1855 Apache, Comanche 50 miles above mouth of the Pecos & between the Pecos & Las Moras Creek Apache & Comanche are encountered in this area. Stillman 1990:137-190
1855 Lipan, Comanche El Sal Del Rey Hard bought the ranch & fenced the salt lake because in 1850 Comanche had robbed him of horses; subsequently Lipan & Comanche had attacked the same location. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:260-2
1855 Jumano Texas Bandelier states: "I have found a trace (since I finished the second part of this report), dating as late as 1855. They were then living in Texas, not far from the Comanches and their characteristic disfiguration of the face by incisions that they afterwards painted, was noticed by my informant, who traded with them 35 years ago.  Whether the Julimes are not Jumanos, I cannot determine; there are…indications to that effect and it may be possible to find traces of the Julimes yet in Chihuahua by Orosco y Berra included the language among the lost idioms." Bandelier 1890, Vol. 3:245
1855, Jan Comanche Pecos River Captain Elliott attacks Comanche in "tall cane" on the Pecos; states that they had been trading in Mexico. Swanson n.d.:51
1855, Jan Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Neighbors to Manypenny, an expanded version of the 12/1854 report; states that a small party of the Southern Comanche were camped on the Clear Fork, ca. 15 miles downstream from the location of the proposed reservation. BIA 3:90
Comamche, Tah-wac-carro, Caddo, Waco Ft. Belknap 1000 - 1200 of the Southern Comanche are camped at this place. A large party of the remaining tribes was also found at this fort.
1855, Jan Apache, Comanche, Muskalero Apache West of the Pecos Neighbors requests funds to bring in Apache & Comanche who "inhabit the country west of the Pecos River & east of the Rio Grande."  These groups include the No-conie & Ten-a-wish Comanche bands & Muskalero Apaches. BIA 3:118
 
1855, Jan Comanche 50 miles S of Ft. Belknap Stem at Belknap letter to Cap. Calhoun at Chadbourne states that Sanaco's camp is 50 miles S of Belknap; Ketimsi's camp is "15 miles further." [His statement implies the camp is to the south, but this a dry area; see next entry]. BIA 3:144
1855, Jan Comanche Ft. Belknap Howard (at Belknap) writes to Neighbors, that Catumse remains with the rest of the Southern Comanche at the Caddo village. BIA 3:147
1855, Feb Comanche Red River Hill at Belknap to Neighbors writes that Northern Comanche are above Red River, including Tanawish, No-co-ni, Yamparico, & Cocho-ti-ca bands. BIA 3:152
1855, March Comanche North of the Red Due to military action, Southern Comanche have fled north to join with the Northern Comanche. BIA 3:141
Comanche Clear Fork Reseve Indian agent was able to put ca. 180 Comanche on the reserve.
Waco, Caddo, Ioni, Tahavaccarro Ft. Belknap These tribes remain at the fort.  Population is ca. 800.
1855, April Tonkawa Fort Clark Capt. King letter to Howard states that the Tonkawa came to Ft. Clark before going to Nueces. BIA 3:48
1855, April Tonkawa Nueces Valley Neighbors states that they are in this location; Placido is the primary chief, Oqueeh is secondary chief. BIA 3:157
1855, April Tonkahua Nueces Valley Neighbors, in an angry report to Manypenny, states that Tonkawa fled the Nueces because they heard about the military party coming from Ft. Clark. BIA 3:175
Lipan, Mescalero    Mexico He states that these tribes are south of the Rio Grande.
1855, April Caddo Brazos Reserve Hill's report describes where he placed each tribe; Caddo were placed near southeast corner on northern bank of Brazos, Te-nah is chief. BIA 3:205
An-a-dah-co An-a-da-co are placed 1.5 mi west of Caddo, on northern bank of Brazos; Jose Maria is chief.
Waco, Ta-wac-carro These tribes are placed 4 mi. northwest from Anadahcos, 1 mi N of river, east of Salt Fork; Aquaquah is Waco chief; O-che-las is Ta-wac-carro chief.
1855, June Comanche Clear Fork Reserve Neighbor's report says more Comanche are returning south & he is putting them on the reserve. BIA 3:240
Tonkawa Ft. Clark Tonkawa are assembled here to begin their trek to Brazos Reserve.
1855, July Mescalero Eagle Spring Troops from Fort Clark kill 13 Mescalero at this spring. Ft. Clark post returns, MC617-R213
1855, July Seminole, Seminole Maroon 30 miles from Bandera Texas Rangers engage these groups in a battle at this location. Mulroy 1993:79
1855, Sept Comanche Clear Fork Reserve Neighbors annual report states that the Comanche are on the reserve. BIA 4:319
Anadahko, Caddo, Waccos, Tahwaccano, Tonkahua Brazos Reserve He also reports that these tribes are on the Brazos reserve.
Seminole, Lipan Mexico The only depredations in Mexico this year were undertaken by these two tribes.
1855, Sept Comanche San Antonio, Ft. Belknap, Leon River Neighbors to Mix reports some roving bands of this tribe have been seen in these places. BIA 3:382
1855, Oct Lipan, Seminole west side of the Rio Grande Neighbors writes that an investigation found that there is a large group of these Indians "organized" in this area. He stated that he had requested information of Mexican officials at Piedras Negras, but to no avail. BIA 3:387
1855, Oct Comanche Mexico Baylor writes that the Southern Comanche learned of the raids of the Northern Comanche into Mexico; they want the same right. BIA 3:410
1855, Oct Apache, Comanche Live Oak Creek and Pecos River Apache and Comanche were reported to be present in these drainages. Stillman 1855:135
1855, Oct Apache Live Oak Creek Apache attack military on the headwaters of the creek. Stillman 1855:159
1855, Nov Indians west of Pecos Rufas Doane & J. F. Crosley wrote to Senate saying there are so many Indian attacks that they could not name the specific groups. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 3:259
1856, Jan Comanche Camp Cooper, Throck-morton County This camp established 1/56. Freeman 1997:27
1855, Feb Lipan, Muskalero, Apache of the Guadalupes West side of the Pecos Neighbors writes Manypenny informing him of the Joint Resolution of the Texas Legislature, stating that land west of the Pecos could be found for a reserve for these tribes. His wording implies that the "Apache of the Guadalupes" are distinct from the other two bands of Apache. BIA 3:492
 
1856, Jan Comanche West of the Colorado Neighbors states that Upper Comanche have stolen horses in this area. BIA 3:533
1856, April Comanche, Kiowa San Antonio Neighbors confirms that these two tribes were responsible for an attack near San Antonio. [Upper Comanche were involved, not the Comanche of the reserve.] BIA 3:551
1856, April Indians Turkey Creek, near headwaters of the Nueces Fort McIntosh soldiers track Indians to this locations, but do not identify ethnic group. Swanson n.d.:68
1856, May to Oct Seminole Maroon, Comanche, Kiowa, Tonkawa San Vincente to Big Bend Maroon patrol, and push the other tribes north of the Rio Grande. Mulroy 1993:83
1856, May Indians Devils River 50 warriors attack Fort Clark soldiers while soldiers are on manouvers along the Devils River. Swanson n.d.:68; Fort Clark post returns NA. MC617R213
1856, May Comanche Clear Fork Reserve Baylor reports that Buffalop Hump arrived along with some of Katumsie's band. All are destitute. Iron Sides, chief of the Yonawis band (Northern Comanche) came in, visited, and will soon bring his band. BIA 3:570
1856, June Comanche Ft. Chadbourne Neighbors reports that Sanaco & braves killed Pony Express rider near this fort using rifles & bows/arrows. BIA 3:675
1856, Aug Indians Langtry Capt. Oakes of Fort Clark surprises three "bands" of Indians at this location. He notes that the location is a good crossing of the river and is popular with Indians. Swanson n.d.:70
1856, Dec Mescalero Rio Grande, south of Fort Clark Soldiers from Ft. Clark attack Mescalero at this location. Swanson n.d.:68
1857 Comanche Devils River Comanche battle the Second Cavalry on the Devils River; Turpin & Davis believe that the battle was at/near Dolan Springs. Turpin & Davis 1993:6-7
1857, Jan Kiowa Howard's Well on the Pecos Sixty Indians attack the Army express as it traveled from Fort Davis to Fort Clark. AGO list, 1/1837 - 1/1891:18
1857, July to Aug Seminole, Lipan, Tonkawa Rio Grande  Seminole patrol the region & push the other tribes back to the north. Mulroy 1993:85
1857, Nov Comanche, Kioway Mail road to el Paso Neighbors writes that these nations are raiding the travelers along the mail road. Wallace n.d.:394
1857, Dec Kickapoo Brazos River, headwaters; Headwaters of Leon River Ross' quarterly report states that a party of surveyors saw a Kickapoo camp at this location. Goes on to say that these Indians have made trouble before. Ca. 300 came into Texas & went to junction of Double Mtn Fork & Brazos. Several went on foot to head of Leon River, killed two men, & stole horses & then returned to Oklahoma. BIA 4:114
Noconie San Saba mouth Same report says Noconi stole 110 horses, then returned to Oklahoma Territory.
1857, Dec Kickapoo Double Mtn Fort Leeper states that 300 Kickapoo came to Texas; a small party cont'd to Leon River; the remainder steal horses & drive them to Oklahoma. BIA 4:116
1858, Jan Comanche Pecan Bayou T.C. Frost to H.Runnels states that he believes that the Indians at this location are Comanche. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:210
1858, Jan Comanche Pecan Bayou Neighbors confirms that the Comanche are on Pecan Bayou and also on the Leon River. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:215
1858, Jan Noconie, Kioway Pecan Bayou & Colorado River Neighbors original report says these Indians stole 110 horses. Uses the report to complain to Washington that the Indians in Oklahoma are not under control & they continue to depredate in Texas. BIA 4:132
Anadarko, Kickapoo Leon River The Anadarko trailed the Kickapoo north to Oklahoma & reported their attacks to Neighbors.
1858, Mar Mescalero, Seminole, Seminole Maroon Del Rio to Monclova Lipan steal Seminole horses; other Seminole follow & recapture the stock on the Rio Grande.  Mulroy 1993:87
 
1858, June Comanche Brazos Reserve Leeper reports that he allowed Ketumsie & K-Kara-way to visited the reserve; Indians on both reserves want to halt "wild tribes."   BIA 4:481
Yamparico Colorado River He also reports that "a Mexican of the Yamparicos Band" came to reserve & said that they had been on this river.
1858, Aug Kioway Upper Reserve A large party of these Indians are camped "within 3 miles of Captain Givens ranch on Paint Creek" per Capt Van Camp at Camp Cooper. BIA 4:681
1858, Aug Northern Comanche Upper Reserve Leeper reported that Santa Anna came to the reserve; he had No-co-new with him. Ketumsie asked them to leave.  BIA 4:683
1858, Sept Northern Comanche, Kioway, Apache near Ft. Davis Neighbors reports attack by these natives on a wagon train near Fort Davis, then they attacked a train near Fort Lancaster. They have also stolen horses "from our citizens between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers." BIA 4:674
1858, Dec Comanche Neighbors reports that Ketumsie's brother is head of a band known as Ko che ta kes (buffalo eaters) & are the same band that was attacked by Capt. Ford, in the spring of 1858. BIA 4:839
1858, Dec Indians Pecan Bayou Gov. Bryan is informed by Charles Williams that Indians stole 160 horses from him last October. BIA 4:879
1859, Jan Seminole San Antonio Neighbors reports that their chiefs stopped while "on their route to Mexico for the purpose of moving back to their nation." BIA 4:1112
1859, Jan Lipan Frio, Sabinal, & Secco rivers H.T. Richarz to Gov., stating that these Indians came from Mexico to attack whites because the citizens had killed some of their tribe. Believes that Fort Inge & Fort Clark too far away to help. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:302
1859, Feb Seminole Eagle Pass Ca. 50 Seminole leave Mexico to return to Indian Territory. Mulroy 1993:88
1859, Feb Both Reserves Neighbors recommends that all Indians be moved to Indian territory; they are not safe in Texas because Anglos fear them and want them removed. BIA 4:1226
1859, Feb Comanche Clear Fork of the Brazos Pino-cha-man left the reserve to visit Baylor; when Leeper told him to return to his reserve, he did. BIA 4:1228
1859, Mar Siminole Eagle Pass 51 Siminole crossed the Rio Grande from Mexico & are camped on the US side. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:329
1859, Mar Seminole Maroon Parras Maroons are told to move south to Parras to avoid slavers. Mulroy 1993:88
1859, June Comanche Wichita Agency Sec. of Interior agrees the Comanche should go to Wichita Agency. BIA 4:1079
1859, July Lipan Frio & Nueces rivers Capt. Henry writes Gov. Runnels that the Lipan are between these two rivers. Winfrey & Day 1995 Vol. 5:353
1859, Dec Alabama-Coushatta Brazos Reserve Ross reports that a band came to visit the Indians on the reserve. BIA 4:1099