United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs; Indians of North America--California--Government relations--Sources;
Suggests establishing small fortifications along the valley of the San Joaquin to maintain peace. Says a treaty will not be respected by either Indians or whites.
United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs; Indians of North America--California--Government relations--Sources;
Synopsis of the last three months as Indian sub-agent for the valley of the San Joaquin. Calls for immediate attention on several matters such as vaccinations and placing licensed traders.
United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs; Indians of North America--California--Government relations--Sources;
Explains his actions and decisions for making informal negotiations without authority of special instructions. Reports about having trouble with miners and employing Dr. W.M. Ryer to vaccinate the Indians for smallpox.
United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs; Indians of North America--California--Government relations--Sources;
Letter informs the recipient about the newly elected secretary, John McKee, and reports the encounter with the Kossus Indians and the treaty they negotiated with the Indians.
United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs; Indians of North America--California--Government relations--Sources;
Acknowledges that Commissioner Barbour is dispensing further services of the escort under his command and expresses his appreciation and admiration to the commissioner.