White River Agency, Colorado
May 5, 1879
Sir: In regard to Indian apprentices, I note in your circular “accounts No. 22., July 9, 1878”, paragraph 6, that each white mechanic is to have charge of two Indian apprentices. Now, hitherto this has been impracticable, but the prospect is that during the season the plan may be entered upon. But my experience le that boys cannot be had unless they are waifs without homes, and that,…