Various2018-04-122018-04-121851-05-01TRA-043-06-003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/686828 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."I conceive it to be my duty to submit through the general commanding the Pacific division to the government...my opinion as to the importance of entering as soon as practicable into treaties with the Indians of Oregon east of the Cascade mountains, to extinguish the Indian title, setting such reservations for the Indians as may be deemed necessary. There being no Indian agent in this region (and there has been none for months previous to my arrival in September last) the army regulations make it my duty to act in that capacity...."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.Miscellaneous letter excerpts 1851 - 1878.