.MTMzMA.MTExMzY3

                                                  4

work? by discharging employees, known to be in the practice of co-habiting with squaws, to get rid of that class of men, and by filling their places with moral, and religious persons, break up the evil practice. And while I am satisfied he has done a good work in that direction, yet there is room for improvement.

    The Indians make bitter complaints

against Maj. Sperry, for issuing to unclear rules? instead of the chiefs, as was formerly the custom, and for issuing sugar, and other luxuries in some cases, only, to the indians who labor. And anxiously enquired, if it was the order of the Department, or only one of the Agents "new ideas". When I told them, it was the order of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who expressed the wishes of the great father, they generally promised to submit to the practice without farther objection. But wanted the great father informed they do not like it they are very anxious for a new agent, and do not hesitate to charge Maj. Sperry with dishonesty, even to his face, incited them to by a few discharged employees, and half breeds. Unfortunately Maj Sperry has not succeeded in getting the good will, of the indians, and seems to be working in an at-