White River Agency, Colorado
August 25, 1879
Sir: In regard to circular No. 31, July 12 1878, I have to say that I was awaiting your decision as to whether any agency buildings would be erected this year. The warehouse as proposed would have furnished storage for roots, and for seed grain.
My presenting you with plans for cellar and granary would depend, therefore, on whether the buildings are to be constructed. For the present year I shall be obliged to construct a cellar for storage roots and vegetables: the grain we can care for with little trouble.
As to garden seeds generally, I am now saving them, and I intend to save, hereafter, all that is possible, so that few need be brought, and the Indians shall lay by potatoes for seed.
Respectfully,
N.C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent
HON E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
