The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1873-07-12

A0Osou xHAouo " ~SS. "Uk0ss 0UpS VI IN
dian Affairs In Montana. calling for said
list, &c. +N b. '""
You will perceive that II Is impossible to
proceed under the instructions forwarded a
aforesaid until said list of Indians entitled
shall have been furnished you.
Hence, you will suspend al action in tho
premises until further advised.
Very Respectfully.
WILLIS DRUMMOND.
(coPY.) Commissioner.
SUPERINTENDENT WRIGHT TO coxxIs,
sIONER DRUXNOND.
OFFICE SUR. or INDIAN AyvAIRs !
AELENA, II. r., MAY 10, 1873.
Hon. WILLIS DRuxxoxD, >s,n1e
Cox'R GEN. LAND OFFICE, 8ts+
WAsHINGToN, d. G.
Sir: I lately madc visit to the Bite,
Root Valley and held council with the
Flathsad Indians in reference to their re-
moval from that valley to the Jocko Rcser.
vation.
They cannot he induced to pcaccably re
move at present, but ask that their Chief be
allowed to visit the President. I took pains
to consult the prominent citizens of the VAL
ley, including tho county surveyor of the
county of Missoula. From them I learn
that there Is not conflicting Claim between
Indians and whites The settlers have no
objections TO the Indians remaining among
them, provided they (thc whites) can get
title 10 their land. If you desire it can
furnish you the number Of section and
township upon which Gael, Indian Is now
residing and claiming under the law. These
sections could be kept out Of the market
while the remaining could he sold 40 fast
u applied for. The terms of the act pre-.
cludc any Indian from claiming any land
except that upon which be WAS living at tho
time of tho passage of the same. This ar.
rangement will greatly accommodate the
whites now residing in that country and
tend 10 induce others 10 go there and live.
have the plats of the township in which,
the Indians live ard will II you desire get
Mr.. Hall to make . personal examination
and report. hope during the present
season to peaceably effect the removal of
these people 70 the Jocko. About fifty of
them are farming and cannot noU 20 with>
out the lose of their crops. which to them
arc very important. @a"~Sa ....~
. I ON having the '.S,cvens Treaty" and
the ''Garfeld Contract" with them fulfilled
to the letter, and If they arc allowed to
visit the President I think the matter will
b accomplished. iH'r gay 1879 H""T'' 81
They allese land fear with too good
cause) that they have been cheated by their
Agents ard now want to talk to the Great
Father faco 70 face. a& 1@df "lE-u' "a
Awaiting your answer, I am sfa r.eaa"
#@4-" a" ~ Your Ob't Servant, 4 p
. -" a.i a3t2s,s T' JAMES WIGHT
(corr.) sup't Indian AfFn. Montana
ACTING CUN'R CLUA TO SUPERINTENDENT
WRIGHT. :....,.. ...-
DKPAaTxExr OF THE IxrEaloa.
Haa OIJ5c1 or INDIAN A1TAIoA June u, 1874
Sir: Under date Of the 9th OF April lest,
you were instructed in regard TO the reno.
val of the Flathcad Indians - contemplated
BY the oct of June s. 1872 and directed ITO
transmit to this Office without unnecessary
delay schedule of the names of such
persons ~ have given 4tks notice required
''in the provlso 10 said (2d3 secsion. and dc.
''sircd to avail Themselves of the prc.cmp>
''t,on rights secured thereby, which sched>
''ule must show opposite the respective
names, the description and quality Of the
'sland which each desires to Pre-. empt and
unjust be duly certified By yourself and the
agent In charge in order that - certified
''copy Of the same may be furnished 70 the
...0snssal Land Ollcs for the issue of pat
tents - provided BY the said section Of the
'tact Aforesaid" bar Il, tnlarEia g,aiaeH
Up = this date there b 20 evidence that
you have complied with thess instructions
o. Rivsa any reason for noncompliance
Herewith. ~ -fy. g.Gs III yi- Ea7e
It appears from . communication ID.
dressed by you to the Commissioners Of the
General Land Office. under date OF The 10th
uleimo, u copy OF which has been trans.
nitted to this office by the Hon. scc,y Of
Tie lntesior), that you appear 10 furnish
thas Office with the Information above re-
Iosred u. JsEis4 srs aa III etaaa"tirt a1
lzsa 80 Very Respectfully, nFla il.''sas
afdr ~ ~ Your Ob't Bcrvt. gf5'a5=
On. (stynedl ga ,giil T. =. club, !
tcorr) n ;asa s'a, Actiag Commissions.
TO JAAEs W1{O1E. Esq.; ps. i4t fEat
6up't Iadian Affairs, Helena, Montans. I
s,.- AUsuaaia - Wss CO. I.5.,.s.