Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1875

UteExcerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs submits a report regarding the Indian Wars, Indian laws, the value of Indian land, the transfer of the BIA to the War Department, etc. The Commissioner discusses the Utes' work ethic, relationships with Whites and the federal government, use of language, and consumption of rations. Agents from Colorado submit reports regarding the Southern Utes. The Uintah Ouray Agent submits a report outlining demographic data, industrial pursuits, health, and performance at school