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Show ing themselves within the limits of the grounds claimed by the respective trihes to which they belong. These claims seem to be acknowledge and respected by the dirrerent tribes and bands and are defined by mountains, water courses, etc. There is a small tract of country, lying in the North Piatt, between the Shoshonies, and the Sioux and Cheyennes, which is considered as neutral ground, and where they sometimes meet to trade with each other, or for war, as either tribe may feel in the humor. This ground is frequently occupied or visited by the various neutral Shoshones, and the Sioux and Cheyennes, which is considered neutral ground, and where they sometimes meet to trade with each other, or for war, as either tribe may feel in the humor. This ground is frequently occupied or visited By the various bands in the vicinity, when game is plenty, each tribe concedes this privilege to the other; no one tribe or band claims the exclusive ritht to do so. The land, in the valley of Salt Lake, upon which the Mormons have settled, was claimed and occupied by the Utes and Shoshonies, until settled by the Mormons. Much complaint has been made by the Indians, and frequent difficulties have occured, in consdequence of this occupation of their lands, by the whites, without their adsent. If something is not done, by which the Indians, and the whites may know their respective rights and privileges, much difficulty may be expected. Being respectfully - Your obt. Servant J. H. Holeman |