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Show in the Territory with whom the Major had at that time had any knowledge of, or intercourse with, have at various times solicited settlements to be made in their respective lands in order that they might be benefited in the articles of clothing and provisions, as the game spoken of affords even in the most retired and secluded places, but a very precarious dependence for subsistence. The only dissatisfaction that I have ever been able to learn as existing among them, was in consequence of no such settlements being made as they desired although they have been told that they will accommodated in this thing as soon as circumstances will permit. Many upon whose lands settlements have been made have gone to work and bid fair to become quite useful in their new avocation. There seems to be a mistaken idea in relation to the Shoshone Indians committing depredations, murders, etc upon emigrants It has been and is the universal prejudice of emigrants upon reaching the country of these Indians to relax their vigilance and usually dispense with their guard. This feeling -of safety and sense of security is induced from the known friendly disposition of the Shoshonees in whose country the weary travelers can repose in safety and the emigrantpass with immunity. As long as my acquaintance with them has existed, this is the first time that I have heard of sich charges coming against them. The UnitaUtes and also all others in this Territory live south of all the travel to Oregon, California, or this place and being at emmity with Chyennes and Shoshonees never extend their hands as far north as the line of travel, eonsequently would not, were they so aroused, trouble the emigrants unless they should take the southern |