"27 ponies stolen from camp of Bear Chief on Two Medicine and two Piegans ambushed by Crees. On March 15, 111 horses stolen from Piegans, Crees thieves went to Canadian line, overtaken by Piegans, fight ensued, two scalps taken by Piegans, only 10 ponies recovered. Second raid on Birch Creek by Crees, 47 horses taken, 17 recovered, Cree thieves went toward Cadotte Pass, crossed mountains, Piegans resentful, no ammunition to pursue thieves. Cree horse thieves wounded Little Dog, Bird Tail and Jack Miller, but they were captured by Piegans and scalped. One horse stolen by Yeast Powder Bill." In August of 1883 Agent Young was awaiting 120,000 pounds of beef on the hoof and warned the Indian Office that even this amount would be insufficient for the Indian's winter needs. In September Agent Young reported "Nothing further can be done for the support of these Indians and directing my compliance with the instructions in relation to division of supplies. These instructions shall be carefully followed. Strong hopes have lately been given to these Indians assembled in Council by the Inspector, Special Agent, and the Members of the Senate Commission that more food would sent to them."
-The Sacred Buffalo Vision by Robert J. Juneau and Robert C. Juneau
pg.35
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