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Show 95 The Reaulta of Cooperation. Of the effioaoy of Hurt's policy and the sincerity and devotion of hla work, 1 Agent Forney, the newly appointed superintendent gave high testimony in a oommunioation to the department, in December 1857: " I have examined the report carefully, and have talked with men of unquestionable integrity who have seen the Indian fares, and, BO far aa I have been able to investigate the matter, justice compels me to bear favorable testimony to the polioy of Dr. Hurt, in introducing agrioulture among these tribes. Dr. Hurt has undoubtedly given his entire time and energies to improve the condition of the tribes in hia neighborhood and has, by his devotion to their interests, endeared himself much to them, and also stimulated other tribes, who have come many miles to visit these faraB, and are asking instructions. Dr. Hunt has accomplished all this without any assistance from those around him, but in many instances had to encounter obstacles thrown in his way. » 1 House Executive Documents, 35 Cong., 1st Sess., Vol. X, Doo. 71, p. 199 ( 956). J. Forney, Superintendent, December 1Q57. |
