Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1882

Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses the performance of Indian agents, the need for more congressional appropriations, cooperation with religious organizations, legislation pertaining to Indians, agreements with railroad companies, health and education policy at Indian schools, supplies for Indian agencies, and agricultural pursuits. The Commissioner discusses the Ute Commission and surveys of Uncompahgre land for the purpose of creating allotments. Utah Indian Agent J.F. Miniss submits a report concerning a lack of farming progress, dilapidation of agency buildings, sanitary conditions on the reservation, and missionary efforts. Agent J.J. Critchlow discusses the disposition of Indians on the Uintah Reservation, pursuits in the areas of agriculture and "civilization", distribution of monetary payments, and classroom performance in reservation schools