Regional Director Merriam noted that granting Shelden a grazing permit in exchange for unpaid watchman services violated Section 321 of the Economy Act, June 30, 1942, 47 Stat. 412, 40 U. S. C. 303b. (Regional Director to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 7 August 1950, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)

"Numbers of stock have been considerably reduced as [Shelden] no longer has horses, pasture acreage has been reduced by changed fencing, no grazing longer permitted on Mission Tract, and some acreage in the 37 acre tract in woods and weeds." (Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 23 July 1951, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)

Fenced off five acres of southwest rocky area for winter feeding, "for better pasture management." ((Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Superintendent Mount Rainier, 11 September 1953, File "L3019, Grazing S. U. P.s 1943 - 1955," WHMI.)

"It has been necessary to decrease the amount of pasture land by approximately 2 acres to accommodate the mill pond which is now in the process of construction." (Superintendent Whitman National Monument to Regional Director Region IV, 16 August 1961, File "L3019, Grazing (includes S. U. P.)," WHMI.)

Since the price per animal unit month had not been appraised since 1956, a reappraisal was made at $1.50 per AUM. "The average price in the area [is] between $3.00 - $5.00 per AUM. The lower price they suggested for our permittee took into consideration the special conditions he must agree to perform." (Acting Superintendent Whitman Mission to Regional Director Western Region, 31 August 1964, File "L3019, Grazing (includes S. U. P.)," WHMI.)

Superintendent Stickler substantially reduced the fee because of Mr. Shelden's cooperation and financial situation. (Superintendent Whitman Mission to the Record, 25 August 1970, File "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central Files.)

Based on a new appraisal, Superintendent Kowalkowski issued a two-year permit for $73.50 each year. However, due to staff error, the permit was issued under the old $25.00 fee.

Permit expired at the end of 1976 and was not renewed due to staff error. Mr. Shelden used the pasture two years without a permit.

Grazing situation reviewed again by Superintendent Kowalkowski and Appraiser Reid Malin in 1978. Although the fee was again appraised at 73.50, retroactive to 1976, it was not collected for two more years. ("Narrative Report for Special Use Permit for Agricultural Use, Whitman Mission," August 1978, File, "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central File.)

Superintendent Amdor and Neil Shelden negotiated a new permit based on 8 percent of land value minus amenities. (Special Use Permit No. CX955010001," File "L3019, S. U. P. 9550-80-1 N. M. Shelden Grazing," Central File.)