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[[preprint]] 1[[88 is torn off]] [[/preprint]] Nez Perce Nov. 25 89 Hon. Commis. of Indian Affairs Sir: I have the honor to report that I arrived at the Agency on Wednesday P.M. Nov. 20. after a three days' journey from Kamiah. I left there some days earlier than I had at first planned because of the threatening character of the weather and arrived here but a few hours before the storm set in which has covered the mountains with snow. The Surveyor came with me and I dismissed his force, deeming it not best to take the men so far from their homes at this season of the year. I will make a full report of the work accomplished by the Surveyor so far, and of the allotments made, in a few days. I desire to express my thanks for the prompt kindness in granting me authority to employ messengers. I was obliged to hire men within the past 5 or 6 weeks, paying the men out of my own pocket but taking vouchers, so that I