instructions from General Stoneman to recognize aud feed any Indians he might find at the post as prisoners of war. lie had carefully inspected all things pertaining to their conduct and treatment, lhe concluded to make no After changes, but had be- come so well satisfied of the integrity of their inteutions that he left on the 24th with his whole troop for a long scout in the lower part of the Territory. The ranchmen in this vicinity friendly and kind to them, and felt perfectly secure, and had agreed with me to employ them at a fair ratc of pay to harvest their barley. The Indians seemed to have lost their characteristic anxiety to purchase ammunition, and had, in many instances, sold their best bows and arrows. I made frequent visits to their camp, and if any were absent from count, made it my business to know why.

"Such was the condition of things up to the morning of the 30th of April. They had so won on me idea of treating them justly and honestly, army, I had come to feel a strong personal interest in helping to show them the way to a were that, from my first as an officer of the higher civilization. I had come to feel respect for men who, ignorant and naked, to lie or steal; and for women who would work cheerfully like slares to clothe themsclves and children, but, untanght, held their virtue above price. Awarc of the lies industriously cir culated by the pucrile press of the country, I was content to know I had positive proof they were so.

I had ceased to have any fears of their leaving here, and only dreaded for them that they might be at any time ordcred to do so. They frequently expressed anxicty to hear from the gencral, that they might have confidence to build for themselves better houscs; but would always say, Yon know what we want, and if you can't seo him you can write, and do for us what you can. It is possible that, during this time, individuals from here had visited other bands; but that any number had ever been out to assist in any marauding oxpedition I know is false. On were still ashamed