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Show April 18, 1923. Hon. William H. King, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Senator King: In the absence of Commissioner Burke receipt is acknowledged of your letter of April 13 regarding tho Indian situation in Southeastern Utah. There is inclosed, herewith confirmation copy of telegram sent you this morning; there is also inclosed copy of the report of Superintendent McKean on the Paiute situation, together with Office letters to Special Allotting Agent Simingtion, and Mr. McKean, containing instructions in connection with this matter Immediately upon receipt of the report of Superintendent McKean authority was granted for the expenditure of $500 for the relief of the Indians at Blanding. Action was also initiated looking to the assignment of competent employees to handle the allotment and other work for the benefit of the Paiutes. The report was received in the Office late Saturday afternoon, and the letters of instruction to Special Allotting Agent Simington and Superintendent McKean were mailed Tuesday morning, and it is our plan to push this work to completion. It is believed that the action as outlined in the letters of instruction will result in very greatly improved conditions among the Paiute Indians in San Juan County, Utah. Sincerely yours, (signed) E.B. Meritt Acting Commissioner |