White River Agency, Colorado
July 7, 1879
Sir: As the only weighing scales we have for weighing supplies will weigh nothing than half a pound, and as the new method of issue demands weight less than half a pound, I would ask you to send scales suited for the requirements.
N.C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent,
White River Agency, Colo.
Hon. E.A. Hayt
Commissioner
White River Agency, Colorado
July 7, 1879
Sir: I [enclose] herewith proposals of…