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[[strikethrough]] to the exergencies of the case, that is, as I recall the Agreement, the Indians were assumed a certain amt. and they did not share in the full virtue of the business, such as the loss or accident to [[?stock]], but were assumed a certain amt.  Those virtues being taken by the other parties of the agreement, changed the proportions in [[?divising]] of dealing with so large a number [[/strikethrough]] 

I kept no memorandum of the Agreement, it did not occur to me to take any, therefore it is that I can only state from memory my impression of the paper.

As to leasing the lands, setting aside all questions as to whether or not the bill permits it, [[strikethrough]] it is [[/strikethrough]]  If white farms could be scattered in among the Indians in townships 24, ranges 9 and 10, they might do good not only by example, [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] of thrift but by showing that farm lands can be worked & made profitable.  [[strikethrough]] When [[/strikethrough]]  The lands wanted however are the best lands near town, lands now owned by Indians inclined to work, & who with a little timely help could and would improve the lands themselves.  These lands are the choice spots on the reservation.  It was of these that it was said to me in no pleasant manner by