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Ft. Lapwai, Idaho.
Oct. 11, 1890

Hon. Comm'r of Indian Affairs:

Sir:
In view of the condition of affairs here as set forth in my report of today I would respectfully ask leave to report at Washington, as soon as, I can do no further work here. There is a large amount of new survey to be made, equal to about four townships, before survey of any allotments can be made. The Surveyor will push this work as rapidly as possible, but it is doubtful if he will get through in time to do much other work, even if the Indians return from the mountains so as to make their selections of land before the winter sets in. My time would be of more value next spring for this work, than to stay here doing little this Fall. Therefore I ask for this permission to report in Washington.

As it takes so long time for mail to pass to & from the East, I would be grateful for a telegraphic reply, and will pay for it if you deem it proper for me to do so.

Respectfully
[[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher [[/signature]]
Spl. Ind. Agt.