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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 523 Report of the incident at Mitchell's Ranche, Utah Territory, where " Red Jacket," a So. Ute Indian, secured the release of five Indian prisoners on the promise they would be delivered to the So. Ute Agency in five days. The writer shows " the falsity of Chief Ignacio's claim that no Southern Utes were engaged in the recent Blue Mountain outrages." FRCD/ RG 7 5 (?), 1884 M. Clark, Indian Agent Letter to (?), Special Agent Clark requests an investigation of the loss of cattle in the Blue Mountains and the fires that have been set to the grass and timber. He asks to be informed of the names and behavior of any So. Ute Indians that are involved in the thefts. FRCD/ RG 7 5 (?), 1884 (?) Summary of letter to Agent from Sergeant Commanding a detachment of U. S. Infantry at Mitchell and the San Juan. He released 5 Indian prisoners to an Indian to be returned to the agency. " 4 other Indians 5 prisoners & 2 squaws arrested for carrying fire arms. FRCD/ RG 75 July (?), 1884 Patten, Warren, Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Patten informs the commissioner that cattlemen have reported that a fight with Indians took place. Two white men were wounded and the Indians took 100 horses that belonged to whites. FRCD/ RG 75 July (?), 1884 Patten, Warren, Indian Agent, S. Ute Agency Letter to William Wilson, Esq., Durango |