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Show Government Relations - 319 Dec. 13, 1894 Lawton, B. W., Lt. Col. Letter to Colonel Reports conditions around Monticello are different than he had expected. Indians are not as threatening nor do they wish to create trouble. Lawton does not want troop intervention since Ignacio and band are returning to the reservation. Endorsements attached. Dec. 14, 1894 McCook, Major General Commanding Telegram to Adjutant General at the Armory, Washington, D. C. Reports that message for Lt. Col. Lawton from Monticello, Utah, reports that Chief Ignacio and his band will return at once to the reservation, supplies for them and stock will be provided and weather conditions makes travel dangerous. NA/ RG 75 Dec. 14, 1894 Day, David F., Indian Agent, Monticello, Utah Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Agent Day, Lt. Col. Lawton and Gov. West meeting with Southern Utes had little success. Private talks later resulted in agreement to move Indian supplies and stock. Proof that Indians creating depredations was not produced by the people who had fueled the rumors. Affair seen as disguised land grab and political headlines for the Governor of Utah. NA/ RG 75 Dec. 16, 1894 Day, David F., Indian Agent Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs San Juan residents tell agent that cattlemen and cowboys forced many citizens into signing petitions and appeals, terrorized citizens and shot at the school house during class time. Attached is newspaper article claiming Governor |
