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Show Religion - 592 Jan. 4, 1924 Meritt, E. B., Asst. Commissioner Letter to E. E. McKean, Supt. The office has consulted with the Postmaster General regarding peyote sent through the mail. NA/ RG75/ 91579- 1923- Con Ute 126 Jan. 9, 1924 Meritt, E. B., Asst. Commissioner Letter to E. E. McKean, Con. Ute Agency Native American Church has been incorporated in Oklahoma. This protects use of peyote. Attached: Cesspooch letter, Dec. 7, 1923, re: sending peyote and petition of Native American Church charter. NA/ RG75/ 96454- 1923- Con Ute 126 (?), 1925 Burke, Chas. H., Commissioner of Indian Affairs Letter to Edward E. McKean States that a letter soliciting questions from the Native American Church has been sent to Indians on the Ute Mountain Reservation. Wants steps taken to discourage use of peyote. Enclosed: Copy of letter ( unsigned). Jan. 19, 1925 McKean, E. E., Supt., Con. Ute Agency Letter to Edward L. A. Smith, Post Office Inspector Peyote was found in a raid on Harry Richard's house but the original wrapper with stamps, etc., was not found. A letter from White was found stating that the peyote was being shipped. Will support the Post Office in preventing peyote from reaching the Ute jurisdiction. NA/ RG75/ 91579- 1923- Con Ute 126 Aug. 16, 1925 Smith, Edward Letter to L. A. Johnson |
