...a reasonable amount of gold to accomplish the arrest, for which I would be reimbursed. I also, at the same time, received a letter from Governor Lubbock, of Texas, urging me to make the arrest of Pless , and making similar suggestions. I had at that time an intelligent Mexican scout and guide. I ordered him to go on to Piedras Negras and ascertain if Pless was there. He soon reported to me tha...