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Show Inter- Tribal Relations - 377 describes condition of Navajos on the Reservation, stating the scarcity of work and the necessity of his locating work for them after leaving the school. Farm work assessed to be scarce along the San Juan River. Navajo tribes all said to live within 125 miles of the Ft. Lewis School. Jan. 21, 1905 Smith, Joseph O., Supt., Southern Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Report on letter concerning Indians committing depredations on game and stock in San Juan County, Utah. Agent informs Commissioner that none of tribe in on hunting expedition. He believes Piutes living in the area may be the ones to blame. Awaits further instructions. NA, RG 75 Jan. 26, 1905 Peterson, W. M, Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Wm. T. Shelton, Supt., San Juan Training School, Shiprock, New Mexico Peterson requests the superintendent to investigate the living conditions of a Ute girl living with the Indian Sandeval. Peterson has heard she is kept in a condition bordering upon slavery- Aug. 8, 1905 Custer, Burton, B., Supt., So. Ute Agency Letter to H. R. Johnson, Dulce, N. M. Negrita, Severo's son, has reported that his horse is missing. Mexicans say they have seen it with Ar- ri- go- na, the son of Puerta, a chief among your people. Please investigate. Sept. 22, 1905 Custer, Burton B., Supt., So. Ute Agency Letter to Col. C. W. H. Stouch, Supt., Darlington, Okla. Custer supplies information about James Frost, as request by Stouch. |