Dept. of the Interior,
Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, July 17, 1879
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith copy of an extract from the monthly report of the United States Agent Meeker for the month of June last, relating to depredations committed by bands of Ute Indians in Middle Park and elsewhere, and the disregard by the commandant of Fort Steele of the agent’s request for assistance in putting a stop to these raids.…