Hon. E.A. HAYT,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington, D.C.
White River Agency,
Colorado
Aug. 13, 1879
Sir: Yours of 18th ultimo (Colo. M, 1432, 1434, 1435, 1436, 1879), gives authority to issue “salt, baking -powder, tobacco, and beans monthly”, for reasons I had stated. I now wish, for same reasons,viz, the small quantity allotted for a weekly issue, that soap may be included. I had previously authority to issue soap when asked for, but by having the present request granted the business of issue will be facilitated and simplified.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent