Letter from William Loeb to E. A. Hitchcock

This item is a letter that also encloses a letter from J. M. Carignan to William Loeb, Jr.

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W. L. -2- On. the other hand the sites presented by Mandan have not the natural drainage, and the altitude of the land is so much lower than that of Bismarck, that the health of the chil- dren may prove to be a serious. drawback in keeping up the aver- age attendance, I feel honored that my views has been asked for in the matter, and in expressing them as I have, I am actuated solely in the belief that it would be to the best interests of the Indians of Standing Rock Agency whom I represent, Yours very respectfully U.S. Indian Agent.