LETTER FROM JOHN D. LEE TO BRIGHAM YOUNG HARMONY, WASHINGTON
CO., U. T., Friendly feelings yet
remain between the natives and settlers
and I have no hesitancy in saying that it will increase so long an we
treat
them kindly, and deal honestly toward them. I have been blest in my
labors the
last year. Much grain has been raised for the Indians. I
herewith furnish you the account of W.H. Dame, of Parowan, for cattle, wagons, etc. Furnished
for the benefit of the Chief Owanup, (ss.) for Two yoke of oxen, $100
each, one wagon and chains
$75. Total .......................................................
$275.00
Two
cows $30 ea, for labor $80, ....................................
140.00
Total ................................................
$415.00
For
two yoke cattle $100 each, and Mo. 2 Weekses Band
$20000
One cow
$35, do one wagon $80, total,
115.00
Total .................................................
$315.00
Jacob
Hamblin's account for the benefit of Talse Gobbeth Band,
Santa Clara, Washington Co., (ss.) Two
yoke of cattle, $100 each, do one wagon,
two chains,
$100, total ....................................................
$300.00
Two
cows $35 each, total 70.00
Total.............................................................
$370.00 Henry
Barney's account for the benefit of Tennquiches Band, Harmony, (ss.)
For
two yoke cattle $100, $200.00
Do one wagon $100, do one plough
$40, total... . 140.00
Do four cows at $35 each, total ........................
140.00
For labor in helping to secure
crops, etc .............. 40.00
Total ................... ………………………
$520.00 For
my services the last six months, and for provisions,
clothing, etc ..................................................
$600.00
Sum Total ..................................................
$2,220.00 From the above report you
will see that the wants of the
Natives have increased commensurate with their experience and practice
in the
art of agriculture. I am your humble servant, |