History of the formation of the Agency, trades currently done by Indians at the Agency, Wilbur's thoughts on the purpose of the Agency: "what we want in the indian Service, is not mere money, but a consolidation of the ...
"If you have not already done so you are herewith directed to appoint competent person to thoroughly inspect the building, and if found satisfactory and to conform in all respects to the conditions of the contract, you ...
"Some claim that the "returned student" retains the habits and principles acquired during his school life away from home and becomes an uplifting force among his people. Others insist that upon his return home he is dragged ...
"You will observe that the name 'Walter L. Stobles' appears in the form of advertisement as U. S. Indian Agent. If Mr. Stobles has not, as yet, taken charge of the agency, you will insert your own name in its stead."
"The undersigned parent of guardian of [blank] hereby consents freely and without compulsion to the transfer of [blank] from [blank] school to the school at [blank]." Printed date begins 189.
New forms with blanks for education and sanitation have been sent for use in Monthly Reports; "immediately discontinue the use of the old forms." Also "requested to obtain and transmit...a full and detailed statement of ...
"The information to be reported can thus be obtained without the incurring of additional expense, which should not be incurred unless you have information warranting a special trip."
General instructions, instructions to the head teacher, assistant teacher, industrial teacher, matron, cook and laundress, and physician. Ends with two sheets of extra general instructions.
"Who taught these Indians sols to complain to military officers and to look to them for protection in opposing the Agent? It is plain that someone or more of your officers, either by design or mistake, has thus misled these ...
"The enrolment increased from 17,926 during the preceding year to 19,793; and the average attendance increased from 13,588 to 15,111. I am anxious that the enrolment during the present fiscal year shall present even a ...
Alverson, A. N.; Reavis, J. S.; Whitson, Edward; Prosser, Wm. F.; Hollow, Chas. M.; Cock, H. D.; Snively, H. J.; Howett, L. S.; Milroy, R. B.; Weed, A. B.(UNPUBLISHED, 1889-08-28)
Letter enclosing recommendations endorsed by several men.
The visit of Chief Moses to the agency. Information from him about the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of July, 1878, and the pursuing search. The trial of Chief Moses. Arrival of Piutes and Bannocks. Etc.