White River Agency, Colorado
July 10, 1879
Sir: I wish to be informed as to whether Ute Indians from Uintah and Los Pinos Agencies are to be considered “visiting Indians” such as referred to in circular No. 10, prohibiting the issue of annuity goods to any but “Indians belonging to this agency.” Now, a considerable number reside at the other two agencies. It was the practice of previous agents to issue supplies and annuity goods…