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Show Living Conditions - 500 the agency. He comments on agriculture; the need for irrigation, especially at the western end of the reservation; the lack of education; the missionary activities of Rodreguez; and the lack of crime. S. S. # 3757/ p. 139- 140 Aug. 24, 1899 Knackstedt, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Reports of Agents and Others in Charge of Indians Knackstedt submits his annual report on conditions at the agency at Navajo Springs and the subagency at Ignacio. S. S. # 3915/ p. 177- 178 Nov. 29, 1899 Knackstedt, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Annual Reports of the Department of the Interior Knackstedt submits a report, which consists of a summary of agriculture on allotments, the benefits of land in severalty by comparing the conditions of allotees with those in the western reservation, and advice that handling the Indians would be an easier task if the government upheld its treaty obligations. S. S. # 3916/ p. 285- 286 May 8, 1900 Smith, Joseph 0., Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Smith informs the commissioner of the poor condition of the Navajo Springs Indians. He writes that the government has not provided the promised irrigation system and has decreased the provisions as well, leaving these Indians in a desparate situation, with no means to provided food for themselves. FRCD/ RG 75 Aug. 25, 1900 Joseph 0. Smith Report Concerning Indians in Colorado Report of Agents and Others in Charge of Indians |
