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Show 72 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF INDIAN COMMISSIONERS. nrosa, New Mexico, 27th July, 1871, and a copy of a letter to me from Agent Piper, all upon the same subject. I have directed Agent Piper to make every effort to recover any stolen property that may be brought to his reservation, and, if necessary, to call upon the commanding offi-cer of the nearest military post for troops to enforce his demands for thieves and stolen property, and have also directed him to keep his Indians on the lookout for scouting parties: so that he may be advised of their approach in time to call for troops, if he considers it necessary to prevent an attack. Therefore I have to request that at least one company of troops may be held in readiness to move at short notice to assist Agent Piper should he consider " it desirable to apply for a force to prevent an attack upon the Indians of his agency, or to secure thieving Indians and recover stolen property. With much respect, your obedient servant, NATHANIEL POPE, Superintendent of Indian Affairs. The COMMANDING OFFICER, District of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico. APPENDIX A &, No. 10. CAMP APACHE, ARIZONA TERRITORY, July 26, 1871. DEAR SIR: According to promise, I drop you a few lines to let you know what is going on in the " land of the Apaches." ' I returned from Tucson on the 24th instant. General Crook left that place on the llth, with five companies of cavalry, en route to Apache Pass, supposed to be after Cochise. Arizona people expect great things of him, and say that he has unfurled the black flag, and goes in for extermination or a perma-nent peace. Indians about Tucson are numerous, committing many depredations which you un-doubtedly have seen account of ere this. Miguel, the chief of the Coyoteros near this place, has refused to leave his country, and has offered his services to Colonel Green to fight any of the Apaches. We all believe in him, and are satisfied that he has always acted in good faith with the whites, and will continue to do so. He and his people have a large amount of corn planted this year, and have prospects of a fine crop. There have been no rations given to Indians at this post for over two mouths; still, Miguel and his people are quiet, and have committed no depredations. Hawkins, who was lately shot at Prescott, has two thousand head of cattle on the Little Colorado, and at present has but two herders, and the cattle scatter for several miles, but as yet the Indians have not taken or killed any of them. Miguel says that all the Indians of his band have promised him not to go near or interfere with them in any way. We are making preparations for a big campaign, and will fight Apaches with Apaches. Miguel and some of his people go with us. I want you, governor, to try and do some-thing for old Miguel. I assure you that he deserves it more than any other Indian in. the country, and 1 know, governor, that you have the influence and the power, and that you take great interest in the Indian ; so turn your attention over this way and help old Miguel. If you can possibly do so, come over and see us, and have a talk and see for yourself. Colonel Green sends his regards. I gave Charley Franklin a note to you while in Tucson ; I hope you will give it your attention ; it will be for the benefit of the Quenas. I will send you, by next chance, a note to Vincent Colyer, in regard to what we spoke about at Wingate. I have talked to Miguel about you, and he is very anxious to see yon ; so come on. I am, governor, very respectfully, yours, & c., & c., C. E. COOLEY. W. F. M. ARNY, Esq., Santa Fe, New Mexico. APPENDIX A o, No. 11. Order to N. Pope, superintendent Indian affairs New Mexico, to forward supplies to Apache Indians on While Mountains, Arizona Territory. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, August 14, 1871. SIR : Yon will please see that the peaceable band of the Coyotero Apaches, under their chief Miguel, at Camp Apache, Arizona, are supplied with beef, corn, and cloth-ing, ( blankets, manta, &. c.,) to an amount not exceeding $ 2,000; and I would suggest that Agent W. F. M. Arny be directed to extend his visit from the Zuni Pueblo village to |