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they would have nothing to live upon. I have had to hire pack horses and a driver for this purpose.

Heretofore I have not asked for authority to employ more help because I have been hoping to secure assistance from the Agency or in some way to co-operate with the Agent to save expense. I have explained how it has been and is still impossible. I could not use for any purpose the Indian officials on this reservation. They are unsuitable in character and not to be trusted in the work of allotment. Therefore, in view of the conditions of this reservation, and Agency, and the pressing need of my work, I enclose a letter asking authority to employ Indian assistants when my work demands more help than my driver & interpreter can give. I have already asked for another horse. I need three horses constantly, besides the occasional hire of pack horses for transportation.

The allotments steadily progress. I have one third of the tribe in hand, and as soon as the new surveys in this locality are finished the allotments hereabouts will be tabulated and completed.

The Surveyor is most persistent under his many difficulties. The work is very hard, and expensive, as he too must pack grain for his animals in this barren land.

Respectfully
[[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher [[/signature]]
Special Ind. Agent.