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…