[542] This protest bore date of November 9, 1853, and was filed by Edwin Follin, as their attorney or representative.

[543] September 21, 1853.

[544] November 22, 1853.

[545] Letter of Agent Butler, dated November 30, 1853.

[546] Annual report of Agent Butler for 1854.

[547] The delegation submitted these propositions in a communication to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, dated December 28, 1854.

[548] Annual report of Agent Butler for 1855.

[549] Annual report of Agent Butler for 1857.

[550] Annual report of Agent Butler for 1858.

[551] October 10, 1860.