Letters from History, No. 49
White River
Agency, Colorado
June 15, 1879.
Sir: Advertisements for proposals for building agency structures have been made, agreeably to your directions, copies of which will be sent you; and I think I ought to ask you whether contractors can have anything from the government here, as the use of the saw mill, for sawing timber, also timber and lime and other natural objects; whether they can have hay, or cut it with our machine; have smith-work done, or use the blacksmith shop; in short, can they have such accommodations? Manifestly, this is an important matter with the contractors, and I wish to know how to answer.
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.
White River
Agency, Colorado
June 16, 1879.
Sir: I am asking of you a good many things, but as we are using four-mule teams, I must ask you for authority to purchase two 4-horse whips, and two extra stocks, to cost not exceeding $10.
Respectfully,
N. C. MEEKER
Indian Agent
HON. E.A. HAYT
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs,
Washington, D.C.