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Show Shoshones and other hostile Indians probably have good cause to remember him, will seek to obtain his scalp in preference to any other. If as I presume there are sufficient funds at Laramie appropriated to defray the expences of the expedition, from this Territory, you are hereby authorized to draw the same and defray the expences thereof, making a full report of all your doings and acts upon your return to this place, after which, I shall be happy to communicate with you again in relation to your further duties, and in the mean time, if you will take the trouble, I should be glad to hear from you. Feeling an earnest desire for the welfare of the Indians in all of their transactions with the Government, I expect ever to be found ready to cooperate with you, and all those connected with the Indian Deaprtment in whatever shall be conducive to their mutual interests. If the messengers sent south should not return before you leave, I will do whatever may be requisite in connection with Mr. Day, to further the enterprize, and have them join you as soon as possible relying upon your exertions, and those connected with you for a favorable termination of this Council. I have the honor to remain, Most obediently yours, Brigham Young Ex Officio Superintendent of Indian Affairs |
