Jack County, TX - Obituary - Mr. Landman ************************************************************************ This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Mr. Landman Dallas Herald December 5, 1860 Fron the Frontier Three families killed in Jack County By last WednesdayÕs Western mail, we received as extra from the White Man office, dated November 27th, containing the letter from Captain Hamner given below, brought to Weatherford by a special messenger. An endorsement on the back of the extra, from the pro tem of the White Man, says: ÒThe half is not told. I fear the people are all murdered.Ó An appeal is made to the citizens of this county for aid; and we believe a company will be made up here to proceed at once to the scene of the massacre. Jacksboro, November 26, 5 p.m. I am requested by the citizens of this place to ask your immediate assistance. The Indians have murdered three families within four miles of our town and proceeded in the direction of BriscoeÕs a mile from the others, and the presumption is, all are murdered at that place, as the smoke is plainly seen rising from their burning houses. Never before have we seen so much anguish men, women and children, the mangled corpses at the houses of Mrs. Gage, Mr. Landman and Mr. Hays. Such outrages have never before been committed in our county. I do hope that every man who will turn out, will bring as much breadstuffs and ammunition as is convenient, and remember the pack mules and horses. Let no man hesitate who wishes our people well. This is a time of need with us, and to the brave spirits of Parker we have assistance, for if you were needed now is the time. H.A. Hamner