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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 556 Sept. 30, 1904 (?), Acting Commissioner Letter to Joseph 0. Smith, Supt., So. Ute School Smith is informed of the complaint received from the Governor of Utah that about 2 00 Ute Indians are in San Juan County and'" are a constant menace to life and property." He is asked to investigate the matter and use his " moral suasion and influence" to get the Ute Indians to remain on the reservation. NA, RG 75/ L. B. 705 & 76/ Vol. 353 Sept. 30, 1904 (?), Acting Commissioner Letter to William T. Shelton, Supt., San Juan Indian School Shelton is asked to investigate further the tract of land he had suggested be set apart for the many Navajos in that area. Complaints have been received that these Indians are committing depredations upon settlers' stock. Inform the Office of the situation so an decision on the matter can be intelligently made. NA/ RG 75/ L. B. 705 & 7June Vol. 353 Oct. 14, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt, Ft. Lewis School Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Peterson informs the commissioner that he has received no complaints of depredation. The Utes that have left the reservation were forced to do so because lack of water makes the reservation uninhabitable during the summer. Many Utes have lived in San Juan County long before any county division was made and white settlers have tried to force them off this land. FRCD/ RG 75 Oct. 14, 1904 (?), Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Answers letter of inquiry about San Juan County, |
