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own judgment, as well as the established
usages of the Department. In reference
to the particular case of J. J. Kendricks
I have to refer to my communication, dated
April 15th, 1856, addressed to the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs asking the appointment
of Major W. H. Harvey - which place is
now occupied by Col Kendricks.

Voucher 2. J. J. Kendricks - Spcl Agent $200 -
Explanations given above.

Voucer 3. Lyman Clark. Horse Keeping $75-
This horse was kept for the use
of the Supt's office. It was found to be
cheaper to keep a horse belonging to the
service on livery in San Francisco than to
hire, at such times as a horse was needed
for the business of the department.

Voucher 4. E.P. Peck - Board &c $132.50
Mr Geiger was at that time a Spec'l
Agent, and was ordered at the date mentioned
to San Francisco to report in regard to the
condition of the Indians in the Northern
part of the State, and to receive instructions
for further duties. The unusual length
of time that he remained here as charged
in the 4th item was on account of the
temporary absence of Superintendent.

Voucher 12. N. Reynolds - Wheat & Barley $67-
This grain was for crops for the Yuba
Indians, on Hock Farm, under charge of /Capt