Special to the Herald Times
White River Agency, Colorado.
March 17, 1879
Sir: I have now not less than twelve Indians regularly at work on the farm, and it is likely that the number will be considerably increased. They are engaged in fencing, in grubbing a large bottom for potato ground, in clearing off meadow ground of brush and other obstructions, &c. (etc.), and I am something at a loss from what fund to pay them. However, for the work done in this quarter I think I can draw on the incidental fund. I hope this will meet your approval, but at any rate I wish I may have a special fund provided for this object.
Respectfully yours,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado.
March 17, 1879.
Sir: One of our herding horses is a mare and she is not as serviceable for our use as she should be. I have opportunity to trade her with one or with one of the employees, Joseph Callow, or with an Indian for a horse, even, as it would be advantageous to the service to do so I ask your authority for this transaction.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado.
March 17, 1879.
Sir: I have but a small quantity of soap on hand, and as the Indians do not all take a fancy to soap, I would prefer to issue it only as called for, if this has your approval.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
