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Show FORTY YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. 311 I told him we were not prepared to buy, but would try and be careful not to interfere with his rights. The party left and we heard no more from them. We arranged affairs to the best advantage possible, according to the wisdom we had, and went to work on what was registered and is known as the Utah ditch. On reporting to President Young, the following letter was received : " SALT LAKE CITY, U. T. " Elder D. W. Jones, Camp Utah, Arizona. " DEAR BROTHER: On my return from Ogden, last evening, I found your note awaiting me. The brethren who have been called to go to Arizona reside in various parts of this territory. They will start as they get ready and come dropping in upon you from time to time, with-out any special instructions from the Presidency of the Church, only to commence their labors at as early a date as they reasonably can. For this reason we cannot say anything about making arrangements beforehand for their flour ; but they will have to do as we have done before get it as best they may after their arrival. " We should be pleased to learn from you how far you consider it from your camp to the settlements on the Little Colorado river, and which road you deem the best thereto. We should also like to know what your intentions are with regard to settling the region for which you originally started. We do not deem it prudent for you to break up your present location, but possibly next' fall you will find it consistent to continue your journey with a portion of those who are now with you, while others will come and occupy the places vacated by you. " We do not, however, wish you to get the idea |