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Indian Department Hist. 
the government agency responsible for relations with Indians (now the Indian Affairs Branch).
- 1775 We cannot help recommending the behaviour of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Butler of the Indian department. . . .
- 1812 Colonel Elliot and Major McKee and the Officers of the Indian Department, are entitled to his best thanks for their judicious management of the Indians.
- 1956 Making up the personnel of the government party would be the Paying Agent, a clerk appointed by the Indian Department, a doctor, and a cook.
- 1775 We cannot help recommending the behaviour of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Butler of the Indian department. . . .