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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 540 Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent requests that the commissioner pay the debts incurred by various Indians at the trade store. Jan. 4, 1893 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to J. Y. Carpenter, Cortez, Colorado The agent denies permission to Carpenter to build or reside on the reservation. Apr. 28, 1893 Bartholomew, Charles, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Telegram to Commissioner of Indian Affairs " Serious complication arising hourly on San Juan between Navajos & settlers. Indian messengers bring startling information. Navajos have surrounded several white families. Scene of trouble seventy miles south west of this agency. My indian chief offers their friendly officers. They exert strong restraining influence with Navajos. Shall I take them with me. Will be discreet & hope to avoid blood shed. Answer at once." ( Complete) NA, RG 75, BIA/ 15321 Apr. 28, 1893 Bartholomew, Charles, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Telegram to Commissioner of Indian Affairs " Enclosed message just received which explains also your message received. Will leave tonight for scene of trouble with Indian chiefs. Please get all the Durango help you can & send down immediately. The Navajos are about to break out & have sent word to the governors of New Mexico & Colorado for aid but we must have help before their aid arrives. Must have aid in a hurry." ( complete) NA, RG 75, BIA/ 15322 July 22, 1893 Hobbs, Frank, D., Registrar, Land Office, SLC, Utah |
