Bancroft, A. A.2018-04-052018-04-051862-11-01TRA-041-17-004http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/680223 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."I regret that the steps taken to bring the Indians in this early does not meet your approval. Permit me to explain. On my return from Portland, three weeks since, our mountains were covered with snow that has since disappeared. And in counceling with our principal men here, we decided that if we brought our distant Indians in this season we had no time to loose, as it would take about a month to bring it about."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.Fort Simcoe, W. T.US Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington Superintendency, roll 17, 1861 - 1862.