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Show Treaties and Agreements - 669 take prompt action to assure that the treaty will be ratified. NA, RG 75, BIA/ 4957 Mar. 3, 1890 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent gives reasons for the low attendance at the school: 1) the chiefs and head men are upset that the treaty for removal to Utah has not been ratified; 2) illness at the school; and, 3) the poor condition of the school buildings. Mar. 27, 1890 Belh (?), R., acting commissioner Letter to Charles A. Bartholomew, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency The acting commissioner informs Bartholomew that he has read an interview Bartholomew gave to the Denver Republican regarding the removal of the So. Utes to Utah. He tells Bartholomew to assure the So. Ute Indians that he will do all in his power " to protect their rights and secure justice to them." But the Indian " have nothing to gain by wasting their time in sullen, discontented idleness," while Congress takes its time to ratify the treaty. FRCD/ RG 75 Mar. 31, 1890 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent submits a monthly report for March, 1890. The school buildings had to be abandoned. Farm work has commenced. The So. Utes are restless and impatient because of the government's failure to ratify treaty. Apr. 9, 1890 Bartholomew, Charles A., Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew has read the commissioner's letter, |
