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Letter re: working conditions at sawmill
Letter providing information about the conditions at the sawmill were Apache people work, several hand written letters are included.
Story recounting a fire outbreak in Penedale
Pearce's personal story of the events surrounding a fire at Pinedale in 1899.
The Co-operative Agreement
Document discussing the consequences from the Co-operative Agreement of January 22, 1908, such as employment, community cooperation, and effectiveness of the agreement.
Letter raising concerns about the US use of Indian land
Letter explaining how the Forest service's operation regarding the Apache's timberland, and Crouse propose several improvements.
Timber: Fort Apache Reservation
Report detailing the types of timberland, its marketing conditions, forest fires, and employment in regards to Apache forestry.
Saw Mill
Report describing the operations, benefits, and future proposals in regard to the saw and shingle mill.
Letter from a Senator to the BIA
Letter asking the BIA to look into the high timber price so it can be sold and a railroad can be constructed.
Letter addressed to a Senator
Letter explaining the construction of a railroad is delayed because the Apache timber has not been sold yet due to its high price.
Letter from a citizen to a Senator
Letter requesting the Senator to use his political clout to persuade the BIA to sell the timber at a lower fee so the railroad can be constructed.
Letter from Commissioner to Senator
Commissioner writes it is not in the best interest of the Apache to sell their timber, regardless of the railroad proposal.
Forest Description and Sale Report
Page 33 of a report outlining the location of the mill plant and a spur.
Letter re: Fort Apache shortage of funds
Letter requesting additional funds to pay for essential services in Fort Apache, such as for schools, maintenance, job creation.
Gutches' report on forest matters
Letter responding to Gutches' report dealing with forest matters on Apache reservation.
Forestry of Indian Reservations
Article about timber harvesting on reserves, and general information about the formation of reserves.
Sale of Timber
Letter replying to recommendations concerning the sale of Apache timber, has a list of recommendations.