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Show ooz A. W. Babbit to Comm. Ind. Aff. February 26, 1851 Sir From late advices from the Territory of Utah, I learn that greate (sic) difficulties are apprehended from the Indians. Many depredations have already been committed. Utah is in the center of the best Indian Territory and inhabited by some large and powerful nations, who reine (sic) over a country of some 7 or 8 hundred square miles the white settlements extend north and south some 800 miles, some of which are spared-y settled. I understand that the agent assigned for this country has not as yet gone out and it is apprehended that when he arrives, he will find the field of laubor (sic) to (sic) extensive for him. I am most decidedly of the opinion that there ought to be at least two sub-agents for that Terrotory; the bust Emmigration through that country to the gold mines and to the Territory of Oregon, excites in the Indians an ill temper. (they the Indians) being subjected to all manner of impositions and insults from those who are only passing through and have no interest in cultivating a friendly intercourse with them. If one or two sub-agents could be appointed one to be located in the South part of the Terrotory one in the North settlements while the agent proper structured more in the central part, much property and perhaps life might be saved from Indian deppredations. (sic) RG 75 Microcopy 234 Reel 897 Washington, Feb. 26 , lo^L |
