Portland Oregon June 6th 1870  E.S. Parker Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington D.C.    Sir:     I have just  returned from a visit to the Yakama Indian  Agency W.T. I was not recognized there as Indian Agent. Col. Ross has not ordered Smith to turn  over to me   things there are in a deplorable   amp; dilapidated condition   More than half of the  Indians have left the Reserve       of their Cattle  have been picked away by Speculators Since  last fall   the indians generally are demorallized With the time and money I have Spent in  the visit, and the condition of the Indians,  Employes and property, I am reluctant to  have any thing to do with the Service.  If there is any information needed by the  Department to Confirm what is Said above, I Can  send forward affidavits to Establish Every word  I have written. I should have Said before  
        leaving here for the Reservation I informed  Col. Ross that I was ready to resume my  duties as agent on Said Agency. I have not  lost the interest that I gained in the Indian  the nine years I spent with that nation and am anxious some good man who will act the  part of a father toward them may be placed  in Charge of that and all other departments  Connected with Said Service. Hoping that you Sir, and all that are Connected with you, will be wisely directed in the Choice of men and measures to Carry forward peacefully and prosperously this important work in the nation I remain  Sir:  Your obedient Servant   James H. Wilbur