White River Agency , Colorado
September 17,1879
Sir: Your message of 13th instant received today, there is no particular change either for worse or better. No plowing is done, nor will till it can be done in safety. It remains to be seen whether the business and industries of this agency are to be conducted under the direction of the Indians or of yourself.
N.C. MEEKER,
Indian Agent.
White River Agency, Colorado
September 24,1879