New York January 19th 1881  Hon Secretary of the Interior,     Sir, I have the honor to inform you that I am detained here on the account of the Sickness of Mrs Wilbur beyond My previous Expectation   I had Expected by this time, to have been on my way home. She has been, and is Still, dangerously Sick, So I Cannot leave her night or day.  I am the more anxious about returning, from information I receive from my Clerk now in Charge of the Agency. He informs me that Col. Pollock Inspector is there, and as the Clerk thinks, is gathering up information from out Side white Men, and Some Indians who are led by the lawless whites, to Make an unfavorable Report of the Agency. I regret I am not there during the inspection, but what I wish is, if Any impression unfavorable is Made by Said Report, that I may know the utmost of the wrongs done, and have an opportunity of answering for my Self before judgment is passed. It may be all  
        immaginaion with the Clerk, but if he rightly informs me, the persons he looks to for informations are persons not reliable. I do not wish to forestall, but to protect myself against any Report officially made, that  would Mar my Reputation, or be a plague spot upon My Character. I am ready for any inspection in fairness, and wish if there is any thing coverd up that it may be brought to the surface and the light that Such deeds May be reproved.  I have written this because I was a little Embarrassed with the Report of my Clerk. I trust I May be able before long to See you in your Office when I may Speak freely  amp; fully of this Matter  I am Sir,   Your obedient Servant   James H Wilbur   U.S. Indian Agent