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Show Government Relations - 315 (?), 1893 "(?) the Populist Governor" ( newspaper unidentified) Editorial refuting information contained in Gov. Waite's letter to the President. Agent Bartholomew has done an excellent job in governing the So. Ute Indians, who have live peaceable with their white neighbors. NA, RG 75, BIA/ 18652 Apr. 1, 1893 Southern Ute Indians Letter to President of the United States The Utes tell the President that they want to move to Utah because then there will be grass for their stock, they will be closer to the agency, and will be more willing to send their children to school, since they would be able to see them once a week. They also want McClure appointed as their agent because they trust him. Signed by Ignacio, Juan Tobias, Tapuche, Bunouso, and Phillipi. NA, RG 75, BIA/ 16224 Apr. 17, 1893 Childs, T. S. Letter to the President of the United States Childs forwards to the President the letter from the Chiefs of the So. Ute Indians. He asks that the Indians be assured that they will not be required to take their land in severalty. He also supports the idea of appointing an army officer as the agent. NA, RG 75, BIA/ 16224 May 16, 1893 Bartholomew, Charles, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew refutes the information contained in Governor Waite's letter to the President. He denies that the So. Ute Indians have been leaving the reservation in great numbers to hunt. He praises the Southern Utes for their excellent behavior and their willingness to do as the |
