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Show 2 The messengers who went South for the purpose of inducing some of the Utah Chiefs to go to Laramie were unsuccessful, none of the chiefs or principal men could be induced to go; four of their tribe came down with the messengers, but it being several days after the departure of Major Holeman, and they not being the persons desired it was considered unadvisable for them to go; therefore, after receiving a few presents from Capt. Day (the amount of which I presume he will inform you) returned to their tribe. Mr. Rose accompanied Major Holemen to Laramie, but has returned without him; his animals having given out at Independence Lock, detained him at that point, since when nothing has been heard from him. It is presumable however that he has returned to the States in company with the U. S. officers, and others who left fchis point early in October. No report has been received from either of the Agents since the Laramie treaty, except Mr. Rose, which has, this day been received; a copy of which is herewith forwarded, marked E; the other two will most probably report direct to the Department. I did substain the opinion that it was my duty to locate the agencies and assign the Agents to their respective locations; acting upon this conviction, I proceeded to make such arrangements, as to me seemed proper; but Major Holemen being of the opinion that it was his privilege to select his own location, and leaving so soon after his arrival, nothing more was accomplished. The Indians are now more than ever carried away with the idea of receiving presents; these demands have to be met on every occasion, and you are probably aware how much money, means, &c has been furnished this Superintendency for this purpose. Please Sir, inform me, what I shall do; shall I say to the Indians their great |