White River Agency, Colorado
May 5, 1879
Sir: I think it both important and economical that a stock of hogs should be had at this agency. We are milking a good many cows, from which comes refuse milk, and now is a good time to get a start. I therefore ask authority to purchase a pair of grade Berkshires, and perhaps a few pigs, at a cost not exceeding $100. This will include express and all other charges, as well as expenses of myself, since it would be necessary to select and to take care of the same. The occasion would allow me to purchase the mules you have authorized me to buy, for I find men will not bring in mules to be inspected, with a view of making sales. We need these mules badly, and should have them now.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado
May 5, 1879
Sir: Agreeably to the plan of operations entered upon at this agency in regard to farming, it will be necessary to have wire for fencing next spring, for say, 200 acres. This will require about 4,000 pounds, costing in Chicago, about 11 cents. This is Joliet barbed wire, and no other should be purchased. Also [I kept] staples, costing about $15, though iron varies in price from time to time. I would therefore request that these goods be purchased and forwarded this season.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado
May 5, 1879
Sir: I have the honor to report to you that during the first quarter, 1879, I have collected the sum of $13 on account of miscellaneous receipts, which, added to the amount previously reported, $27, makes a total now on hand of $40.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
