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Show Government Relations - 32 2 reminding the commissioner of Ignacio1s loyalty to the Department and the agency and of the promises the government made to his people, but have yet to keep. FRCD/ RG 75 Nov. 30, 1900 Smith, Joseph O., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Agent clarifies with the commissioner on payment for the various chiefs of the Southern Ute bands. 1901 Statutes at Large Dec. 1901 to March 1903 Secretary of Interior is authorized to provide for irrigation contract ( p. 266). Mar. 24, 1903 (?), Acting Commissioner Letter to J. O. Smith, Agent Agent received information and guidance letter of instructions for conducting negotiations with the Weeminuche band for the relinquishment to the U. S a tract of land known as the Mesa Verde. After negotiations, a report is made to Secretary of the Interior. Oct. 15, 1903 Smith, Joseph O., Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Smith reports to the commissioner on the discussion he had with the Weeminuche band concerning the relinquishment of Mesa Verde. The Utes refuse to reliquish these lands. Statements by Ignacio, Red Rock, and Mariano are transcribed within the letter. FRCD/ RG 75 1904 Report of the Secretary of the Interior |