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Show agreement of 1880 (21 Stat.,199),under the provisions of which, and the act of July 28,1882 (22 Stat.,179),the present Southern Ute reservation was reserved for the Southern Utes, I think some formal action by the several tribes occupying the reservation should bo taken signifying their willingness to admit them as members of the tribe and to equal rights with themselves and to have their names placed upon the Agency roll 8. As a preliminary step you are hereby authorized to proceed to the Blue Mountains with Chief Ignacio and ascertain how many Southern Utes are there,whether they desire in good faith to remove to the reservation and permanently reside with the Southern Utes,and be placed upon the Agency rolls; and then to call a council of the several tribes and present the question to them as to whether they, shall be admitted to membership and allowed to come upon the reservation. You will then report the action of the council to this office,for further instructions. Your expenses on the trip to the Blue Mountains should be limited to the least possible amount,and upon your return you will submit proper vouchers therefor for approval of this office. Very respectfully, ^y~Al (Larrabee)' ' *""" Acting Commissioner |