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Show Inter- Tribal Relations - 376 The Commissioner reviewed land allotments of the Moache and Capote settled along east and west of the agency in the LaPlata and on the Pine and Piedra Rivers. The Weeminuche tribe remained separate, refusing involvement with other Utes. The Commissioner orders that the segregation of the reservation remained unchanged, according to previous orders. Jan. 21, 1904 Smith, Joseph O. Smith, Supt., So. Ute Agency Letter to U. S. District Atty, Denver Smith requests advice re: case of John Chewa, who shot a Navajo, while drinking, in gambling dispute. Feb. 8, 1904 Smith, Joseph 0., Supt., So. Ute Agency Letter to Earl M. Cranston Reports incidence of Ute Indian wounding a Navajo Indian in the neck while drunk, and asks that Mexican who supplied the liquor be prosecuted. Sept. 30, 1904 (?), Acting Commissioner Letter to William T. Shelton, Supt., San Juan Indian School Shelton is asked to investigate further the tract of land he had suggested be set apart for the many Navajos in that area. Complaints have been received that these Indians are committing depredations upon settlers' stock. Inform the Office of the situation so an decision on the matter can be intelligently made. NA, RG 75/ L. B. 705 & 7June Vol. 353 Oct. 19, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Peterson explained need for school sawmill, planing mill, and shingle machine. Peterson |
