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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 545 Dec 14, 1894 Day, David F., Indian Agent, Monticello, Utah Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Agent Day, Lt. Col. Lawton and Gov. West meeting with Southern Utes had little success. Private talks later resulted in agreement to move Indian supplies and stock. Proof that Indians creating depredations was not produced by the people who had fueled the rumors. Affair seen as disguised land grab and political headlines for the Governor of Utah. NA/ RG 7 5 Dec. 14, 1894 McCook, Major General Commanding Telegram to Adjutant General at the Armory, Washington, D. C. Reports that message for Lt. Col. Lawton from Monticello, Utah, indicates that Chief Ignacio and his band will return at once to the reservation, supplies for them and stock will be provided and weather conditions makes travel dangerous. NA/ RG 7 5 Dec. 16, 1894 Day, David F., Indian Agent Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs San Juan residents tell agent that cattlemen and cowboys forced many citizens into signing petitions and appeals, terrorized citizens and shot at the school house during class time. Attached is newspaper article claiming Governor West rescued San Juan County residents. NA/ RG 75 June 4, 1895 Kidd, Meredith H., Commissioner to the Utes Letter to D. M. Browning, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Reports Indians are too primitive to justify giving them allotments. Eastern land is not suitable for farming successfully. Advises sending all the Indians to the western part. |
