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Show Crime - 139 were robbed of sheep by lawyer who was to defend them. Sept. 7, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Ernest Knaebel, Asst U. S. Atty The supt. discusses need for interpreter for prisoners in Wap murder case. The Indian and English names of the accused are given. Sept. 20, 1904 Smith, Joseph O., Supt., So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Smith submits his annual report. He comments on health, crime ( a suicide was committed - the first known among Southern Utes), irrigation and water rights, stock, buildings, census, and the school. FRCD/ RG 75 Oct. 3, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to C M . Arnold, Denver, Colo. Peterson thanks Arnold for his interest in prisoners of the Wap murder trial. While hoping for their fair treatment, he states " a severe lesson is necessary, however, to teach the Utes that the old customs in the matter of life and death cannot be followed." Nov. 5, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Wm. T. Shelton Reports investigation of murder and asks to be accompanied on visit to Utah. Jan. 21, 1905 Smith, Joseph 0., Supt., Southern Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs |
