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Show Reservations - 610 Apr. 1, 1893 Southern Ute Indians Letter to President of the United States The Utes tell the President that they want to move to Utah because then there will be grass for their stock, they will be closer to the agency, and will be more willing to send their children to school, since they would be able to see them once a week. They also want McClure appointed as their agent because they trust him. Signed by Ignacio, Juan Tobias, Tapuche, Bunouso, and Phillipi. NA, RG 75, BIA/ 16224 Feb. 13, 1894 Childs, T. S., Rev. Letter to H. T. Thurber, Secretary Advocates giving the Utes a choice regarding removal to Utah. Attached: " A Statement and Appeal for the Southern Utes" by T. S. Childs NA/ RG 75/ 7307 June 16, 1894 Day, David F., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Reports on the cliff dwellings and relics on the Southern Ute Reservation. Recommends keeping them in the reservation because Indians will not disturb them. Also, recommends southeastern Utah be preserved because of the vast ruins to be found there. NA/ RG 7 5/ 2 3717 Oct. 15, 1894 Day, David F., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Asks for permission to visit Washington, D. C. Reports that the Weeminuche, under Ignacio, have gone to the Blue Mountains with the alleged permission of the President and the Commissioner. NA/ RG 75/ 40731 |