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Show ;/ -2 - upes, and there they hibernate. They have no use for chairs; they have no use for tables: they have no use for beds aa the white man makes beds. Practically the only article of furniture that they require is a trunk in which they keep their valuables. I have given this matter considerable thought since the receipt of the above cited letter, and have discussed the subject with several of Chipeta1 s friends, v?hite people who are personally and intimately acquainted with her and interested in her welfare, and I believe that about the nicest thing the Government could, do for Chipeta, if they desire t o do anything, is to send her twice a yea__v a nice Indian robe. This robe should be selected by someone acquainted with her and with her tastes, and I know of no one better fitted for the purpose than is Mr. II. Curry the manager of the Curry Mercantile Company, Indian Traders at Ouray, Utah, I have not talked with Mr. Curry about the matter, tut ain sure that he could purchase a rob,e .that would please Chipeta immensely. This robe should be sent.-: by wr. Curry to //ashington , and by the Commissioner or the President mailed or expressed to the .Superintendent of the Uintah &BOuray Agency, with a letter addressed to Chipeta and with instructions to deliver the robe and the-- letter to Chipeta, using a competent interpreter. |