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Washing D. C.
March 20 1856

C. E. Mix Esq.
Actg. Comm Ind Affairs
Washington D. C.

Sir:

I enclose herewith a letter of Captain J. A. Sutter, and copies of his appointment and instructions as special Indian Agent without compensation.

The action of my clerk in this matter has been approved by me.

Very respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Thos J. Henley,
Supt. Ind Affairs,
for California