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Show ,64 COMMISSIONER OW INDIAN AFFAIRS. progress of the Indian individually and collectively. They are. in :increasing numbers being given a free hand in the management of 'their own affairs and placed on an equality with other citizens of :the country. This achievement is not so readily realized by those not closely associated with the endeavors of the Government in that direction, but to those who are part 'of the organization and under-stand the earnest efforts which are being employed to bring about &his change progress is very apparent. The accomplishments in the improvement of health, morals, edu- ,cation, and industry are to some extent reflected in this report, but the responsiveness of the Indian to the. agencies exerted in his behalf can only be fully appreciated by personal contact, with knowledge of the reports from the field, personal talks with those visiting the ' office, and from field officers and those having business and other rela- . . tions with the Indians. I ,am more than encouraged by the success thus far attained; the ,prospect for betterments was neverso bright. The successes acquired and the promises for the future &re well worthy of the sincere interest you have shown during my incumbency in the welfafe of the Indians. Sincerely, yours, CAW SELLS, Commis8ibnm. The SECRETARn~Y T HE-I XTERIOR. |