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Show yaj . Gen. Hugh L. Scoti, ---£ 2 3/ 27/ 23 Late yesterday ZQ wired him, the Secretary approving the message, as fo 1 lov; s : " Your3 24th and 25th. In vie; v of past history of thi3 band boliove that for any offenses committed those Indians should be dealt with by local courts without prejudice and with complete justice. These Indians must be taught to respect and obey the lawn and rights of others. See that they have counsel, assigned by court, if necessary, and fair trial. • ! Io authority of law to employ attorney at expense of Government. Your communication under consideration. Letter follows. Keep me advised." Today we have telegram dated yesterday, which states: . " Situation at Blandlng quiet, VT. ill take more children to school tomorrow. Officers still after Posey. Utes guarded here and v. ell cared for. r' Yours sincereIT. . A V .. , j 3 V?!-. T 27 Cormissione: |