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President Roosevelt accepts Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones’s resignation with regret. Roosevelt praises Jones for his work in “one of the most thankless and difficult positions in the Government” and for being an excellent example of a public servant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-23
The Wyoming people are advocating for the reappointment of J. Blair Shoenfelt as agent for the five civilized tribes at Muskogee. President Roosevelt would be pleased to reappoint Shoenfelt and requests Commissioner Jones’ input.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-22
President Roosevelt encloses a report from Dr. Merriam and would like to send someone to investigate, as well as see to the adequate protection of the Native Americans. William A. Jones should also speak with Gifford Pinchot to see if the forest reserves suggestion can be acted upon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-12
President Roosevelt has been impressed with Frank Mead and would like him to be given some field work in Arizona or New Mexico in order to help preserve the manners and customs of the Native America tribes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-03
President Roosevelt instructs Commissioner Jones to implement George Bird Grinnell’s suggestions regarding Indian affairs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-24
President Roosevelt encloses a report from George Bird Grinnell regarding the affairs of the Kiowa Indian Agency and asks Commissioner Jones to suggest someone to lead the investigation at the Agency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-13
President Roosevelt asks Commissioner Jones for comments on an enclosed document regarding Native American affairs.
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1901-10-25
Charles Fletcher Lummis agrees with the recommended procedure for transferring the Native Americans from Warner’s Ranch to the Pala Indian Reservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-20
Agent Wright of Mission Agency, California has been granted the authority to pay the traveling expenses of C. F. Lummis and Fathers Ubach and Hahn for their visit to Warner’s Ranch.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-11
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock approves the instructions for Indian Agent Lucius A. Wright to transfer the Indians of Warner’s Ranch, California, to the lands purchased for them at Pala. Indian Inspector James A. Jenkins has been sent to supervise the transfer.
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1903-04-13
Acting Secretary Ryan approves the expenses required to move the Native Americans at Warner’s Ranch to the Pala Indian Reservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-14