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that way, and it is clear from the recent action of the Indians in forbidding Mrs. Kuhn, to remain on the reservation, that the Indians would never have consented to any such disposition of their lands, and the language of the act shows that it was not the intention of Congress to do anything contrary to the wishes of the Indians. It appears from Miss Fletcher's report of the 25th September, to which reference has been made, that the Omahas are unanimously opposed to permitting Mrs. Kuhn and family to remain on the reservation, and that their presence there is breeding trouble. In a council held on the above date, they urged that the Government take steps to relieve them of the burden of these people.

In view of the decision made in their case by Miss Fletcher and approved by this office, and holding that they have no right to remain on the reservation, I have to direct that you take immediate steps to remove them beyond the limits of the reservation, using your police force for that purpose if it shall be found necessary.

Very respectfully,
H. Price,
COMMISSIONER.

(Larrabee)