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Fort Yuma Sept 21 1858

Sir

I have the honor to enclose here within two bills of lading of goods purchased by me under instruction from the commisioner of Indian affairs for the Pinus & Maricopas. I will be greatly obliged if you will receive these goods and store them until instructions in regards to them can be sent out from Washington.

Should a favorable opportunity occur please distribute the hardware and seeds among the Pinus. I have been informed that they are exceedingly anxious to obtain a few hoes and spades etc and I know that the Indian office is desirous of maintaining unimpaired the friendly relations hereupon existing between Indians and Whites,

with great respect
yr obdt sert
G Bailey
special agent Ind.

to Col George Nauman
Commdg Fort Yuma