Carrington promised Charlo that he would return in the spring to arrange for the land sales and for the move, but Congress failed to provide funds for the move until July 1, 1891. Charlo and his people, counting on Carrington's promise that the move would take place in 1890, did not plant crops on their farms in the Bitterroot that spring.
Carrington promised Charlo he would return in the spring to handle land sales and relocation, but Congress didn't provide funds until July 1, 1891.  Charlo and his people, expecting a move in 1890, did not plant crops on their Bitterroot farms that spring.