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I had almost said impossible, for it is the work of Govt to discern the invisible, to foresee events, and this power the Inspector, or Agent, or visiting official must possess, if the Indian is to be benefited by investigation.

I am still most deeply convinced, that within the Government, or the friends of the Indians as yet realize the changes that are here and at hand under the writing of the Act of Feb. 8, 1887. These changes nothing can deter, and they will bring much trouble and distress that could be averted, were they anticipated and suitable action taken to prepare the Indians to make them. The Severalty Act gives citizenship to the allotted Indian, from two to three years elapses between the beginning and completion of the work of allotting a tribe, thro to the issue and receipt of the patents & discharge. During this period, if not before, the Indian is allotted to have training in self government based upon geographical divisions of land, and officers ^[[be]] elected by the people in a ward or precinct, and the previous election should be forced to [[answer?]] [[another?]]