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cannot be obtained to a removal they will undoubtedly consent to a reduction of their reservation. In such an event, it is very desirable to have all the information that can be obtained in order to a correct decision as to the consolidation of the Agencies and the location of the new Agency. You will therefore, whereon you have completed the duties assigned you in Arizona and New Mexico, visit the southern Ute Agency on the Rio Los Rinos, and after investigating its officers make an examination of the Country referred to in the communication of Generals Sherman and Pope, and make report of the facts and your views as to the measure proposed by these two officers
Very respectfully etc
W M Leeds
Acting Commissioners