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Show Inter- Tribal Relations - 380 The Supt. intervenes on behalf of Charles Chavez's adoption of Mexican- Navajo child, and asks for legal procedures information. Previous judge that Chavez had approached proved unhelpful. Sept. 26, 1914 Covey, Claude C , Supt., Navajo Springs Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Covey criticizes the instructions received by the marshal sent to arrest Everett Hatch. Since he was told not to use force, but to persuade Hatch to surrender, Hatch escaped. Hatch is a Piute, not a Ute. U. S. H. S./ B8 1 & 2 Feb. 3, 1923 McKean, E. E., Supt., Con. Ute Agency Minutes, Ute Mountain Council Meeting The Supt. had the council sign several leases for oil and gas exploration. The council asked the supt. to stop the pasturing of Navajo sheep on the Ute Mountain Reservation. NA/ RG75/ 10580- 1923- Con Ute 322 Sept. 17, 1923 McKean, E. E., Supt., Con. Ute Agency Letter to Kneale Explains reasons for misunderstanding in horse roundup which included some belonging to Navajos. NA/ RG75/ 76134- 1923- Con Ute 301 Sept. 25, 1923 McKean, E. E., Supt., Con. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Forwards letter commissioner: McKean telegram, Sept. 17, 1923; and McKean letter to Kneale, Sept. 17, 1923. NA/ RG75/ 76134- 1923- Con Ute 301 |