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Show Stock Raising - 631 different Indian tribes. S. S. # 2287/ p. 348- 349 (?), 1884 Stevens, E. L., Acting Commissioner Letter to Warren Patten, So. Ute Agency Patten directed to use agency workers to cut hay from neighboring land, instead of purchasing forage on open market. White settlers' cattle to be removed from the reservation. Mar. 11, 1884 Patten, Warren, Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent reports on the severe weather, which has affected mail delivery. Indians report stock is dying of starvation and cold, ( text is difficult to read) July 8, 1884 Mitchell, H. L., Mitchell's Ranch, Utah Letter to Warren Patten, So. Ute Agency Mitchell informs Patten of Indian/ white conflict in Montezuma Canyon over cattle grazing, Indian theft and pillage, and requests Patten take appropriate action. Sept. 21(?), 1884 Price, H., Commissioner of Indian Affairs Letter to Warren Patten, So. Ute Agency Directive that hay and grain for cattle feed should be procured from the reservation. Jan. 10, 1885 Clark, William M., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to H. Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Clark informs the commissioner of the effects of heavy snow on Indians and livestock. |