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(copy) Office of Dept of Indian Affairs San Francisco California February 13th 1856

Hon J A Sutter Hock Farm

Sir, In the absence of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 9th instant, relative to the character and condition of the Hock and Yukalmey tribes of Indians, living in your vicinity, and requesting authority from this office to control and protect them.

Enclosed herewith you will please find your appointment as Special Indian Agent for the above named Indians, conferring upon you the authority to control and protect them.

As the Superintendent of Indian Affairs is not authorized to allow compensation for Agencies of this character, no special duty is imposed upon you, except what may be deemed by you necessary for the protection of the Indians and the preservation of peace.

In this connection I would respectfually call your

your attention to the law penned by the Legislation of 1855 of this State prohibiting the sale or gift of intoxicating liquors to Indians, and admitting Indian testimony in prosecution for this offense.

I am Sir Respectfully Your Obt Servt Signed Thos. P Madden

By order of T J Henley Supr Ind Affairs

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