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Show who heretofore, had plenty for themselves, and some to spare for the Indians. I cannot drop this part of the subject without endeavouring to impress upon the Department the great necessity for immediate action in this one very important matter. The game which in former years was considerable and upon which the Indians in p?art depended on, are rapidly diminishing which will increase their difficulties in finding subsistence and if left to their own resources will fear, impel them to the frequent commission of petty thefts; a source of great annoyance, loss and vexation to the settlers. I would here state that I have employed an Interpreter at a salary of $500 per annum which I am informed is the price allowed in all such cases. I would further mention that I have made out my reports both the Account current, and Abstract, with the vouchers for the last or fourth quarter of the fiscal year, ending June 30th 1854 which makes it the fourth quarter of returns to the Government; but only my first report and have endorsed my vouchers for the fourth or last quarter so as to commence my reports with the beginning of the fiscal or Government Year. Hoping that all the accompanying papers are in due form and will meet the approbation of the Indian Department. I remain Very Respectfully Your etc. Geo. W. Armstrong Indian Sub Agent Utah Territory To his Excellency Governor Brigham Young Ex Officio Superintendent Indian Affairs |