White River Agency, Colorado,
April 28, 1879
Sir: Yours of the 12th instant, “C Colo. C., 10, ‘79”, inclosing affidavit in regard to loss of property of Mrs. N. J. Elliot by the Utes is received, and I note that you direct me to take “the action required by department rules upon this claim and report proceedings thereon as early as practicable.” Now, in looking over what documents I possess, I find no directions, and nothing whatever like “department rules,” and therefore I know not how to proceed. Please forward the same that I may proceed. That the Utes killed Mrs. Elliot’s husband is well known. That they took away some horses they confessed in council here when some settlers’ horses were recovered.
Respectfully, yours,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E. A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado,
April 28, 1879
Sir: The supply of salt is nearly exhausted, and to wait till annuity goods come in seems almost impossible. I would, therefore, ask authority to purchase two barrels at Rawlins, costing, say, $18 at that place.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E. A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado,
April 28, 1879
Sir: In reply to yours of 15th instant, “F. Colo., M 204, ‘79”, inquiring the capacity of our saw-mill, a knowledge necessary to have before action is taken in regard to purchasing machinery for grist-mill, I say that the engine is rating a 20-horse power, which is sufficient to run a grist-mill separately, but not to run the saw-mill at the same time. This arrangement will answer every purpose, though as to the durability of the engine and boiler I cannot say, but presume it is sufficient for several years. I want to get logs down the river and have the saw-mill moved so as to cut shingles, for all our roofs leak badly whenever it rains, and I hope to hear about the grist-mill soon.
Respectfully yours,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E. A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
