White River Agency, Colorado.
June 23, 1879
Sir: Yours of 11th instant (F. Colo. M. 1159, ’79) shows the deficiency in my request of 26th ultimo as regards mules, harness, wagon and saddle, and I respond as follows:
I respectfully ask for your authority to purchase and pay for:
One double harness, second-hand $8.00
One wagon, 3-inch Moline 22.00
One double harness, second-hand 5.00
One herding saddle 20.00 $55.00
The wagon is in better condition than any we have, but not heavy enough for some work; the saddle is nearly new, costing at first, say, $40, and we are much in need of it.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado.
June 23, 1879
Sir: In reply to yours of 11th instant (F, Claims, 7820), asking for invoices of breaking-plows 3740, three hand corn-planters, and 3 pieces plow steel, received here May 14, 1879, also for duplicate pieces plow steel, received here May 14, 1879, also for duplicate bills lading, receipt for 6 sacks flour, and the weigher’s return, I would say, first, the price for steel and the hand corn-planters included transportation to this agency, and the articles ought not to have appeared on a bill of lading, and therefore the originals and duplicate should be delivered to Mr. Wells, who can collect the freight of Mr. France, if he chooses, and of whom these goods were purchased.
Herewith are [enclosed] copies of duplicate bills lading, dated May 14, 1879, 60 pounds, 274 pounds, 593 pounds, and 120 pounds; also duplicate receipt for 6 sacks flour, and the weigher’s return for the same, although these were all duly forwarded to your office, and probably by this time have reached you. At the same time, the originals were sent to Mr. Wells through his agent, Jas. France, Rawlins, Wyo.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Washington, D.C.
White River Agency, Colorado.
June 17, 1879
Sir: I have received samples of flour purchased for this agency, with notice of the same; also, articles of agreement of E.A. Hayt and W.W. Wells, for transportation.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Washington, D.C.