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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 555 FRCD/ RG 7 5 July 12, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to F. M. Cranston Reports the disposition of the sheep owned by three Utes accused of murder and that the attorney sold the sheep to pay for legal fees. Aug. 1, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to Mrs. Gilbert McClurg, Colorado Springs Peterson instructs Mrs. McClurg as to best travel route to Mancos, where the two are to meet. Mrs. McClurg is asked to talk with Senator Patterson re: water question. All Indian have left neighborhood of Agency because of water scarcity and necessity of hauling water seven miles away from the Springs. Indians unwilling to talk. Sept. 6, 1904 Peterson, W. M., Supt., Ft. Lewis School Letter to C M . Arnold Wives of prisoners will receive letters from them Money cannot be raised for defense because they 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 Sends $ 5 to Patricio, who is in jail. Requests Asa Taline to be interpreter at trial. Sept. 28, 1904 Cover Note Cover note for a letter from the governor of Utah, who complains of Indian depredations. NA, Rg 75/ 67287 |