Special to the Herald Times
Department of the Interior,
Office of Indian Affairs,
Washington, January 27, 1879.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 13th instant, I have to say that It is not deemed expedient to authorize you to purchase three saddles, costing $40 each, and that you will have to use the four sent you from New York, instead of issuing them to the Indians as you suggest.
Very respectfully,
E. A.…