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render a faithful account of what is appropriated, and not run the Department in debt. I would as soon occupy a birth in Libby Prison as be dogged the way Henly and Hanson are for old debts; and in this connection I beg of the Department not to make it my duty to settle or pay any old accounts under former Superintendents. Mr. Steele is an Excellent man for such business and should be retained and charged with that responsibility.

Your letter of May 26, with instructions concerning clothing to be shipped is received and will be attended to.

Also, letter of May 23 concerning Annual Reports, which will be strictly adhered to.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Austin Wiley
Supt Ind Affairs, Cal.a