Manuscript copy of a deposition taken against Chief John Grass, one page, 8 x 12.5, April 16, 1881. Notarized manuscript copy of a deposition regarding the Sioux chief, marked "duplicate," in relation to potential efforts to undermine the authority of the Indian agent, Father Joseph A. Stephan—known as the 'fighting priest'—at Standing Rock. In part: "'Crazy Walking,' Lieut. of Indian Police who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say: That on or about 11th day of April 1881 he was at the Lodge of Thunder Hawk Head Chief of the Uncapapa band of Sioux Indians located at Standing Rock agency and there met John Grass Head Chief of the Blackfeet band. The said John Grass then and there told the Deponent that he had signed a letter written by Louis Primeau on or about the 9th day of April to the Hon: Com. of Indian affixed relative to the retention of J. A. Stephan as agent at Standing Rock agency and fully endorsed and approved of same. The deponent further states that Chiefs Thunder Hawk and Bear's Rib were present when John Grass made the above mentioned statement. " In fine condition.
