1784 – Karankawas

[January 20] Cabello to Neve, “Reporting on steps taken to make war against the Carancahuas”

Access: Cabello to Neve, January 20, 1784, BA.

[February 18] Cabello to Neve, “Transmitting military reports of the cavalry divisions of Béxar and La Bahía”

Access: Cabello to Neve, February 18, 1784, BA.

[March 1] Cabello to Neve, “Discussing plans for constructions of canoes for attack on the Carancagua”

Access: Cabello to Neve, March 1, 1784, BA.

[March 2] Neve to Cabello, “Approving plans for attack on Carancaguas”

Access: Neve to Cabello, March 2, 1784, BA.

[March 31] “Extract of military operations at Béxar and La Bahía”

Access: “Extract of military operations at Béxar and La Bahía,” March 31, 1784, BA.

[June 8] Neve to Cabello, “Acknowledging receipt of information concerning fight with Carancaguas”

Access: Neve to Cabello, June 8, 1784, BA.

[June 10] Cabello to Neve, “Discussing difficulties of campaign against Carancaguas”

Access: Cabello to Neve, June 10, 1784, BA.

Message from the Karankawa Community

M’tchawa. Nayi Tza-keej n’ah t’uh. Muda Awa? How are you? I am looking for my relatives. Where are you?

N’ah Tu’h, my relatives, if you are out there, reach out: 713-562-1398.

Your relatives are in Alamo, Dallas, Donna, Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, and even as far west as California. For many centuries we have been in hiding. We are hiding no longer. Members who have survived from different clans are still here. We are very small in number but we are here.

You have a language. You have relatives. You are not alone. You are no longer the only one. We no longer have to live in secret. Our lives are no longer in danger as long as we have each other.

Please read our official Karankawa reconnection statement.

Also visit:

Indigenous People of the Coastal Bend

Karankawa Kadla (People of The Gulf Coast Lodge)