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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 535 Morgan responds to the complaint made by H. Carlisle that some Southern Utes have left the reservation and are wintering their flocks on public lands used by white stockmen. Morgan gives permission for the So. Utes to remain where they are as long as they are peaceful. Mar. 5, 1891 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Lewis T. Scott, Ft. Lewis Bartholomew responds to Scott's complaint that a horse he had received in a trade with a So. Ute Indian was stolen by the Indian. Bartholomew will investigate the matter. Apr. 2, 1891 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to S. H. Sincoln, Commanding, Ft. Lewis Bartholomew responds to white settlers' fears that the So. Utes are planning an " outbreak" because of the government's failure to ratify their treaties. He denies such is the case, but will investigate the matter. June 10, 1891 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew forwards papers from the office files which deal with accusations of depredations committed by So. Ute Indians. He gives the names of whites involved and dates of the papers. July 13, 1891 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent reports that the trader is unwilling to establish a residence because of the unsettled condition of the treaty for removal to Utah. The trading business is not very profitable because of the closeness of Durango, where most Indians chose to do their trading. He asks permission for the agent to continue the work at his store with the |
