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Show Religion - 588 Nov. 24, 1890 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs The agent responds to the commissioner query about a reported exhibition of Indian dancing in Durango. Bartholomew writes that the Utes go to Durango to sell their produce and while there they were induced to display their dancing. The dances are not immoral or cruel, as suggested by the article. Dec. 1, 1890 Bartholomew, C. A. So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew reports that the Southern Utes and the Apaches at Jicarilla are free of the " Ghost Dance" craze. Dec. 2, 1890 Bartholomew, C A . , Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew submits his monthly report for November. He comments on Indian dancing in Durango and " no symptoms of what is known as the ' Messiah craze' have yet been observable." Dec. 15, 1890 Bartholomew, C. A., Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Bartholomew forwards to the commissioner a newspaper article " The Redskins in New Mexico hold a Ghost Dance," from a Denver paper. He says that the report, which accuses the Apache of participating in the " messiah craze," is untrue. The Apache knew absolutely nothing of the dance until informed by their agent. June 19, 1895 Day, Daniel F., Indian Agent, So. Ute Agency Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs |
