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Show DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS WASHINGTON The Honorable The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: There are approximately two hundred Indians living on the public domain in Southeastern Utah, commonly known as the Polk and Posey Bands. Some of these Indians belong on the Ute Mountain Reservation, but have never lived there. A tract of land adjoining the north boundary of the Navajo Reservation was set aside by Executive Order for the other band, but they did not make use of this land, and it has been restored to the public domain. Recently steps have been taken to allot these Indians on the public domain in a vicinity where they have resided for a good many years, and in order that they may be given the necessary supervision, it is believed that they should be placed under the charge of the superintendent of the Consolidated Ute Agency. Although his headquarters are a considerable distance from these Indians, he will be able to give them proper supervision and your approval of such action is requested. Steps will be taken later on to establish a day school for the Indian children of these bands and to authorize a position of farmer and such others as maybe necessary. Respectfully, Charles Burke Commissioner. Approved; MAY 26 1923 F.M. Goodwin Assistant Secretary. |
