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Show Agencies - 22 notes that waters of the Pine River are the subject of ajudication as white settlers are attempting to cut Indian use to a minimum. The Navajo Springs Indians are still without water. FRCD/ RG 75 Sept. 2, 1903 Kennedy, Winnie A. Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Answers charges by Supt. Joseph 0. Smith of insubordination, neglect of duty, and excessive temper. Enclosures missing. Sept. 11, 1903 Smith, Joseph 0., Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Smith acknowledges receipt of instruction to relieve two Mexican assistant farmers and hire Indians in their place. Smith opposes the plan because there are no qualified Indians to perform the duties required of the assistant farmers. FRCD/ RG 75 Dec. 11, 1903 Jones (?), W. S., Commissioner of Indian Affairs Letter to Secretary of the Interior The commissioner is requesting permission to divide the Southern Ute Agency and appoint the superintendent of the Fort Lewis Indian Training School as the agent for the western portion. The commissioner argues that this division will be in the best interests of the unallotted Ute Indians. NA, RG 75, BIA/ L. B. 478 & 479/ Vol. 187 1904 Statutes of the United States Third Session of 58th Congress Appropriation of monies for the Confederated |
