White River Agency, Colorado
April 14, 1878.
Sir: On November 28, 1879, I responded to your circular No. 26 concerning issues to Indians individually instead of to families, and therein I showed that, in the weekly issues, the requirements were so difficult and impossible of performance that I would be forced to continue the old method; but, at the same time, I sent a form substantially the same, indicating what I could accomplish. The reasons why I did this were given in detail, and I have been waiting for your reply.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Department of the Interior,
Office of Indian Affairs,
April 15, 1879.
Sir: Before action is taken by this office upon the purchase of machinery for a grist-mill at your agency, as requested in your letter dated the 20th of January last, you will please advise this office of the capacity of the boiler and engine you have, and how much of the power is required to run the saw-mill; and if both mills cannot be operated at the same time, or must one be stopped while the other is in operation? You will also please submit a report of the condition of the building at your new agency location.
Very respectfully,
E. A. HAYT
Commissioner
N.C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent, White River Agency, Colorado
Department of the Interior,
Office of Indian Affairs,
April 17, 1879.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 7th instant, I have to advise you that a draft for the amount of $2,934.79 will be issued by the Treasurer of the United States this day, to be placed to your official credit with the First National Bank of Denver, Colo.
Very respectfully,
E. A. HAYT
Commissioner
White River Agency, Colorado.
April 21, 1879.
Sir: I have received financial circular No. 8, April 1, 1879, in regard to telegraph messages.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.