[Caddo Indian documents, 1841-1856] Page: 1 of 5 (Transcription)

The bearer Jose Maria is Chief of the An-a-da-cos, and
principal Chief also of the associated bands of Caddoes
Ana dacos and Jomis, frequently designated by the
general name of Caddos.

He is in treaty with our Govt. and has faithfully
respected his Treaty obligations.

It is believed that there is no chief of the
frontiers of Texas, whose friendship is of more impor-
tance and value than Jose Maria's - nor any who
deserves more consideratinon, or is better entitled
to good treatment than he -

I therefore confidently and earnestly recommend
him to all officers of the Genl. Govt. and to all good
citizens, and bespeak for him and his people their
sympathy and confidence.

He has been in attendance at a
General Council held by me on the part of the U.S.
with the various Indian Tribes of Texas, in February
and March 1852, near Fort Graham, and has conduc
ted himself to my [ ] satisfaction.

[ ] under by hand at Fort
Graham Texas March 27th
1852

Jesse Stern
U.S. Spl. Sgt. for the
Indians of Texas