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Show (040) J.H. Holeman to Comm Ind Aff RG 75 Microcopy 234 November 3, 1852 Reel 897 Fort Bridger, Utah Territory Nov. 3, 1852 Hon. L. Lea, Com. Ind. Affs. Sir- During the past summer, there has been some excitement with the Indians and Whites in this Territory in consequence of the establishment of a ferry and bridge across Green River by the Legislature of Utah Territory. It seems that for several years previous, ferrys have been established by the Mountaineers, for accomidation (sic) of travellers on the various roads crossing this river. At the last session of the Legislature, a charter was granted to a Mr. Moore (a Mormon) giving him the exclusive privilege of ferrying, and thusly excluding all others- a certain portion of the tolls, were set apart by this act, for the benefit and use of the Mormon Church. A charter was also granted to a company, all Mormons, for the purpose of building a bridge across this river. These charters, and the occupation of the country by the Mormons have produced much excitement among the Indians, who express their disapprobation, in the strongest terms. I received a few days since, the following letter: Fort Bridger, Oct. 9, 1852 Maj. J.H. Holeman, Ind. Agt. Dr. Sir - I beg to call your attention to the disturbed state of the Snake Indians at this moment, in consequence of the occupation of a part of their country by the Mormon Whites. Being an American citizen, and |