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As he had properly here and they would prosecute him in damages should he attempt to remove theirs and that he expected to leave here after he ceased be Indian Agent, he now has his Indian office in their store here 4th" The Archet? instigated the protest of last ?winter? against the Indians return (a return which delegate Joseph and the Colorado members tried so hard to prevent) their political and business method are said to be so vile, while their instincts and interest are all against the Indian and this administration hence the poor Indian should not be placed at their mercy and while this band need a unclear. he should be a white man . honest and honorable . and in sympathy with the Indians and harmony with the Indian policy of this administration, so far as I can judge you have been fortunate in the selection of the two employees you have sent here. (Clerk & Doctor) they both seem competent and deserving and unclear unclear should be sent here by the office , from the States if possible. The Indians (written in margin) are now crossed out by author are more most satisfied and contented, all wanting to take lands in unclear and all pledge to me to place all their children (of school age) in an industrial School . so soon as one shall be built on the reservation