White River Agency, Colorado April 14, 1878. Sir: On November 28, 1879, I responded to your circular No. 26 concerning issues to Indians individually instead of to families, and therein I showed that, in the weekly issues, the requirements were so difficult and impossible of performance that I would be[Read More…]
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Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 34
White River Agency, Colorado. April 14, 1879 Sir: I apprehend that in my accounts of last fall, and perhaps of this spring, a discrepancy will be found, indicating an excess of some supplies issued considering the number of Indians reported. If such excess should appear, it will arise from issuing[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 33
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, April 9, 1879. Sir: I have the honor to transmit for your information copy of a communication from Mr. N. C. Meeker, Indian Agent at White River Agency, stating that a large part of White River Utes are about to start north, probably for the scene[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 30
Special to the Herald Times Sir: Your circular No. 27, as to the appointment of relatives, is received, and shall be shortly regarded. Respectfully, N. C. MEEKER Indian Agent HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado. March 24, 1879. Sir: In response to “remarks[Read More…]
History Lessons: The Cavanaugh mystery, Part 2
Missed Part 1? Read it here. After combing the Registry of Trials by General Court Martial 1881-1882, I concluded that the culprit was not in the NARA index there. In searching the Wyoming State archives for mentions of Cavanaugh and various spellings of the names, I hit paydirt. The Cheyenne[Read More…]
History Lessons: The Cavanaugh mystery, Part 1
“Mommy, why is there a grave next to the museum? Did someone die inside?” As you are strolling along Park Ave., you may have noticed a white gravestone placed between the White River Museum’s Heritage Center and the Garrison building which was the officers’ quarters. There is no body buried[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 27
Special to the Herald Times White River Agency, Colorado. March 17, 1879 Sir: I have now not less than twelve Indians regularly at work on the farm, and it is likely that the number will be considerably increased. They are engaged in fencing, in grubbing a large bottom for potato[Read More…]
GOOD CHEER
Illuminated for Christmas, the historic Coal Creek Schoolhouse is available to rent for special events, holiday parties and gatherings. Contact the White River Museum for details and reservations at 970-878-9982. STEVEN BRICKEY photos
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 27
Special to the Herald Times White River Agency, Colorado, March 17, 1879 Sir: I am informed that some thirty White River Utes and about to start for the north, having heard of the fighting in the Upper Missouri country. Their object probably is to supply ammunition to the hostiles, and[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 26
White River Agency, Colorado. March 3, 1879. Sir: The first part of the last month was stormy and cold, and with deep snow covering the whole country. During the latter part warmer weather prevailed; snow disappeared from most of the valleys, and the roads settled; upon which our wheat was[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 25
White River Agency, Colorado. February 17, 1879 Sir: Yours of the 3d instant, (Colorado, “M. 132, T. 237, ‘79”,) giving me authority to purchase three span of mules, and a ton of grain for “seed”, is received. I wish you would correct by dropping “for seed” as I asked simply[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 24
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, February 10, 1879. Sir: By office letter of January 24 last (R) you were advised of the remittance of certain funds for the current expenses of your agency during the present quarter, and your attention was invited to another letter of[Read More…]
