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Show 394 UTAH SUPERINTENDENCY. I , . They appeared to be very thankful for the food and 'clothing which I gave tbem, and I promised tbem when the goods arrived, which are now on the way, I ' further presents would be made them if they remained good. This I consider I I the best application of the funds under my control for the general service which conld be made for the benefit of the Indians, the security of emigrants, and of ! the telegraph alrd overland mail lines, and the interests of the government. I When they are again assembled to receive presents, provisions, and goods, I think a treaty may be effected with them upon such terms as the department. may desire. I can but repeat the recommendation which I have heretofore made, that the Utah bands ought to be collected on the Uintah reservation, and provision made for them as herdsmen. General Couner informs me that some of the troops under his command can be employed (peace being now established with the Shoshonees) in settling and protecting them there, and in aiding tbem in erecting ! their houses, and making other improvements for permanent homes. In this ! manner government may soon obtain.perfect control over this nation, and with a less expenditure of money than. is now required to maintain the very unsatis-factory and imperfect relations existing at present. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,. JAMES DUANE DOTY. Hon. W. P. DOLE, - Commissionw of Indian &airss. Superintendent. No. 238. , . . , SUPEEINTENDOEFN ICNYD IAAPNPA IRS, Utah Territory June 20, 1863. SIR: Your letter of instructions in relation to the proposed treaty with tbe Shoshonees, dated June 1, 1863, I have the honor to acknowledge, and to in-form you that I shaU proceed the coming week to Fort Blidger for the purpose of meeting the Shoshonees who are assembled there, some of whom I met on my late expedition, and of treating withthem according to your instructions of the 22d of July, 1862, and OF those now given. Many of these Indtaus have been hostile, and have committed depredations upon the persons and property of emigrants and settlers, but now express a strong desire for peace. Agent Mann informs me that he is now feeding them under your authority; I therefore hasten to meet them, that some aqangement may be made by which they can with satisfaction return to their hunting grounds, and upon terms which shall secure peace hereafter, safety to the emi-grants and travellers, and relieve the department from the expenfe now being incurred. These are about one-thiif the Shoshonees with whom treaties may be held, and I shall endeavor to limit the expenditures to the least amount to obtain the objects desired by government. You will please make the deposit with Mr. Disco; as indicated in your letter, that my drafts may he provided for on presentation. The Shoshones bands are scattered over so vast an extent of country that it will be necessary for the commissioners to.meet them at several points. The whole nation can never be assembled without bringing them hundreds of miles. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, JAMES DUANE DOTY, Superintendent of Indian Affair+ Utah Tenitory. Hon. WM. P. DOLE, . Commiasionwof Indian Afair8. |