HONORABLE Sin : I understand that the United States troops are to be removed from the Texas frontier posts. Forts Ringgold and Brown. I trust I may be pardoned if I say that in the opinion of all here It would be a most unwise and detrimental move for the peace and quiet of the frontier. keeping the resident population in a constant state of fear and unrest. besides retarding progress in the way of immigration. which is just now for the first time beginning to come this way. We are now having peace. quiet. and progress from the fact that the United States troops are present. and it is only the knowledge of that fact that keeps the turbulent element (mostly Mexicans) down. saving us from raids. robberies. and loss of life. I know whereof I write. having lived on the frontier for over fiftytwo years. having knowledge of and have experienced much of it.
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Mexicans are a turbulent element that cause raids, robberies, and loss of life.