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 3½ 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 be 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 15, 1879.
Sir: It became necessary last October, 1878, to send out for a blacksmith, as the one here was incapable of doing the work required, and accordingly, I sent an employee, Edgar E. Clark. He went across the mountains and through Middle Park, and encountered snow-storms, &c. (etc.), and during the trip expended the sum of $32.15, (and really more, but as it was overlooked at first rendering, it is now included). I therefore ask authority for the payment of these expenses, a copy and list of which is herewith submitted. Sub-vouchers are wanting, for the reason he had no paper with him. Certificate will be made hereafter.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
HON. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.