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Nez Perce Agency Idaho  June 19, 1889.

Hon. Commr of Indian Affairs

Sir:
From all that I can learn it seems likely that there are mineral lands upon this reservation and I desire to receive instructions concerning them, and answer to the following questions:

Can the Indians enter claims upon mineral lands, and what shall be their mode of process.

Shall the Surveyor stake out such lands as we may run across in allotment. And shall I report such lands to the Department.

There are bars in the Clearwater river which it would pay to work should any Indian request to have that privilege — how should apply and under what terms could he work bars?

May I request a speedy reply as these are questions I shall have to meet as soon as I start out from the Agency.

Respectfully
[[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher [[/signature]]
Special Indian Agt.