From the “Special Estimate of Funds required for the service of the Indian Department within the present fiscal year, ending 30th June, 1851,” submitted to Congress November 7th, 1850, by the Office of Indian Affairs.

Objects Amount

For compensation to the three special agents and the necessary interpreters, for the Indian tribes of Texas, including the purchase of presents, authorized by the act of 30th September, 1850 . . . . $15,000

For expenses of holding treaties with the wild tribes of the Prairie, and for bringing on delegations to the seat of government . . . . $200,000…