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Show subject to the y. Master and Commissory Generals. The trial was abortive: but it will notwithstanding have two good effects-one upon the Savages, the other upon the Genl. Government which will now understand the undue sympathy felt by the Mormons for the Indians. I have no idea whatever that the prominent Mormon authorities would aid or countenance, active hostilities by the Government against the Utahs; and in my opinion it is a matter requiring the immediate attention of the Indian Bureau. Permit me to add in this connection that I do not believe the Ind. policy of Gov. Young to be correct, but of that it is probably best that Dr. Hurt shall advise you. These Savages have undoubtedly learned from Dr. Hurt and myself for the first time what relation they hold to the Govennment, and that it _is alone they must look for encouragement in well-doing or chastisement for misconduct. I will take the liberty to invoke your aid of the course. Dr. Hurt has resolved upon towards the Indians in his charge for it seems to me to be the wisest and most philanthropic possible. One feature especially should commend itself to you and to every one. The encouragement he purposes to give the Indians to cultivate the soil and to live upon their own labor. The Mormons (to their credit be it said whatever may have been their motive) have done something towards this end. The Agent wishes to exert himself farther and more effedually towards the same end and Iwould earnestly ask the support of the Government to his consistent and benevolent efforts. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Hon. Your Obt. Servt. G.W. Manypenny Com of Ind Affairs E.J. Steptoe Washington City D.C. cdr. Lieut. Col, 31 S.H. |