Richardson to Juan D. Arias , Chief Cleric of Department of Foreign Affairs, Mexico, December 27, 1875

Mr. Richardson to Mr. Arias.

Sir: I have the honor of transmitting herewith the copy of a communication addressed to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, recommending that certain remnants of the Kickapoo and Lipan tribes of Indians who cannot be induced to return to the United States, be removed to the interior of Mexico, thereby making their incursions into Texas more difficult.

The number of these Indians now remaining who refuse to remove to the United States is about 80 Kickapoos and 50 Lipans.

Mr. Chandler, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, suggests that the Mexican government issue such orders to its local authorities as may be necessary to enable Mr. Edgar, the special commissioner on the part of the United States Government, to make the removal referred to.

I have, therefore, to respectfully call your honor’s attention to this subject, expressing at the same time the hope that your government will see fit to give the desired instructions.

It is with pleasure, &c.,