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to the Superintendent but he did not believe it so while no treaty should have been made with the Apaches, as no faith? can be placed in their promises, one was made. The Indians were promised certain sums yearly in case they wished? to settle on some ? and to commence farming, besides they had their choice of country. The Superintendent then went to Washington with his treaties which were laid before the Senate and which as yet have?had? not been confirmed, they should not be as such treaties are not of a character to suit the people. The Apaches are now committing depredations daily + they go unpunished and in my opinion they may ere long again commence hostilities. The other tribes with whom treaties were made will comply I think with their demands and will not be hostile again if the government does not stop their supplies of provisions during such times as they cannot hunt. I frequently visit the Indians, speak to them of the advantages of peace and use my influence with them to keep them satisfied with the proceedings of those placed in power over them. On Sept. 4 1856 I attended the assembly of Indians at Abiquiu that was held by the Superintendent for the purpose of giving them presents, they appeared to be contented. There was a disturbance the next day, a Tabeguachi? Utah tore up the blanket, that was given him, it was old + had been worn and he was dissatisfied so he wished to kill the Superintendent but was hindered by the other Indians, I cannot see? how the Superintendent can expect any of Indians to depart satisfied after he has called them to see him from a distance of two or three hundred miles + compelled them? to go several days without anything to eat except what they have carried with them. They are given a meal by the Superintendent, then the presents are given, some