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Show -2- however, from the Indians, that a band of the "White Knives", as they are called, residing perhaps in Oregon, had sometime previous, two white women as prisoners, but for some cause, which they could not explain, they had killed them both. We, however, could get no informantion except from the Indians-and not being acquainted with the character and conduct of these Indians, I placed but little reliance in anything they said. I gave them a few presents, which pleased them very much, and they promised a great deal in the future. I met with a deputation of the Utah Tribe, from Uwinty Valley, at Fort Bridger, in December last, as I previously informed you- they had been sent by the chief of the band; with overtures of friendship, and requested that L would send some traders to visit their village. I selected a competent man, who was aquainted with them, and who spoke their language, to accompany the traders, with a few presents to their chiefmen. He has just returned, and reports very favorably of the kind feelings of these Indians. In accordance with my request, they havedetermined to meet the Snakes in a council, for the purpose of establishing a treaty of peace and friendship between the tribes-and are now engaged in that laudable object. From the afsurances given me, both by the Utes and Snakes, I hope, and believe, that they will succeed-and that they will make a treaty, which with peace their friendly relations upon a much more lasting foundation than they have been heretofore. I enclose you my report for the quarter ending 31st inst. Your Obedient servant G. S. Holeman His Excellency Indian Agent, Utah Territory Brigham Young Superintendent Indian Affairs Utah Territory |