White River Agency, Colorado
June 12, 1879.
Sir: As the three wagons you have purchased by my request for Indians will I understand, soon be here, I ask your authority to retain them for agency use and give the Indians instead those we are using. First being 3 ½ inch, they are altogether [too] heavy for the Indian’s horses, and, besides, are wide track, while the ones we use are well suited, since they will never put on heavy loads. At present we dare not load to the power of our teams, and hence with such vehicles we are working at a loss, and we are constantly in danger of breaking down.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado
June 13, 1879.
Sir: One of the lenses of our field-glass unsoldered and is lost, and the other is loose. It was never first rate, and it is old. I therefore ask to get this old one repaired, at a cost not exceeding $5. With a herd of over 1,500 head of cattle, spread over a range of 100 miles in circumference, such an instrument is [indispensable], and often two are needed.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado
June 13, 1879.
Sir: I ask your authority to purchase an axle-tree, to replace one broken in a wagon. What the cost may be I cannot say, but probably not exceeding $12.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.