White River Agency, Colorado
May 12, 1879.
Sir: I send herewith estimate of funds required for this second quarter, 1879.
A good deal of heavy work must be done this quarter, caused by the necessity for running the saw-logs cut last winter, and as I intend to employ quite a number of Indians in addition to the white force, a separate fund for this purpose is asked for. When the Indians are working at their own crops, their pay will be inconsiderable.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado
May 12, 1879.
Sir: Having notified the various trading establishments, dealing with my Utes, agreeably to your order, in Circular No. 29, March 27, 1879. I have received a response from Charles Perkins, a copy of which I make herewith:
Dixon, Wyoming
May 6, 1879.
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent, White River, Colo.:
Dear Sir: Yours of April 28, informing me of unlawfulness of Indian goods, received; will say that other parties beside myself have been trading with them; in fact, most every one that is in this country have been trading for their supplies, more or less. If you have the authority to stop me in buying their goods when they are off their reservation, I think it would be no more than right to inform all the other parties of such order, and have it also published in the leading newspapers. I have not been aware that an Indian agent had authority outside the reservation, but I take notice of your letter and will try and post myself accordingly. I do not want to break the law, but at the same time the order, such as you say, “should” be so enforced on all persons as well as myself.
Yours, respectfully,
Chas. F. Perkins.
This letter shows the condition of affairs at stores 25, Taylor, Leghler, and Peck, 65 and 110 (Perkins), miles distant; and I await your directions and orders. I think newspaper notice should be given in Carbon County News, Wyoming, and Denver Tribune and Central Register, Colorado.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
