DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

DIVISION OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY

NEW HAVEN, CONN.,

February 9, 1894.

To the Indian Agent,

Pine Ridge Agency, S.D.

Dear Sir: -

In carrying on my work for the United States Geological Survey, it is important for me to have some specimens of fossil animals found in the Bad Lands on your reservation. I cannot come for these myself, as I have done in years past, and have therefore arranged with Mr. H. F. Wells, a reliable man, with much experience in this line, to collect the specimens for me, and forward them here.

You will do a great favor to the U. S. Geological Survey, if you will grant Mr. Wells permission to collect such specimens. beginning

CAPTAIN CHARLES Q. PENNEY,
SIXTH INFANTRY, U. S. A.,
ACTING U. S. INDIAN AGENT.

UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE.

OFFICE OF INDIAN AGENT.
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PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D.

March 8th, 1894.

Prof. O. C. Marsh,

Paleontologist, U. S. G. S.,

New Haven, Conn.

Sir:-

Herewith enclosed, I send you copy of letter which I have
given to Mr. H. F. Wells, who has this day reported to me. The
letter will explain itself. Although the wording of this letter
of authorization is somewhat strict, I desire to assure you of
my intention to afford to Mr. Wells all the assistance I can, in
carrying out your wishes.

I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

Captain 6th Infantry,
Acting U. S. Indian Agent.

1 enclosure.

Capt. Penney
Pass for Wells

(ans. March 13, 94)
(Marsh's note)

(COPY)

Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota.

March 8th, 1894.

Mr. H. P. Wells,

Sir:-

At the request of Professor O. C. Marsh, of the U. S. Geolog-
ical Survey, you are hereby authorized to visit such parts of the
Pine Ridge Indian reservation, for the purpose of collecting spec-
imens, for transmission to Professor Marsh, in accordance with
your agreement with him. This authorization is for the purpose,
exclusively, of collecting specimens, and gives you no right to
engage in trade, or any business of any other kind. Strict com-
pliance with all the regulations governing the Agency, and inter-
course with Indians, will be required of you, and this permit is
subject to revocation by the Indian Agent at any time, without
previous notice.