"Their loss in horses was great, no feed for them, they became weak and had to be left behind, no stoppages being permitted. Connect post trader with matter and will not trade at store near Agency, makes it difficult to keep them on reservation. Some of the younger ones ask how they are to live, as there is little game on the reservation and my yearly supplies would last only a short time if full rations were given to all. They say also that if the Great Father will not allow them to follow the game to where it is to be had; he should allow them sufficient food to remain on the reservation. Head Chiefs reasonable and understand his position. Only Bear Chief's band has yet to come into Agency. Rumors they have small pox. 2,270 encamped near Agency. June, 1880, Report for May; Very busy time, crops not all in. Agency farm increased from 35 acres to 80. Indian farms double the number last year. Middle Bull's band brought to reservation from Yellowstone country."
-The Sacred Buffalo Vision by Robert J. Juneau and Robert C. Juneau
pg.26-27
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