MF1323.1197 Reel 38_0268

California L502

Hon M. S. Latham Wash. Aug 15, '61

Presents letter from Geo Grierson & Co rel. to certain claims held by them

Recd Aug 15, '61 See letter of the 16 Aug 1861

Fin - Grayson

California L504

Hon M. S. Latham Wash. Aug 15, '61

Refers letter from Dr J M. Betts, enquiring in relation to his claim

Money remitted

Recd Aug 15, '61 See letter of the 16 Aug 1861

Fin - Grayson

California L516

Hon M. S. Latham Wash. Aug 30, '61

Leaves letter from J. M. Betts, enquiring in relation to the claim of himself and that of Simpson & Pollard

Recd Aug 30, '61 File Fin - Sowin

Tehama Cala Jany 20th 1860

Hon Milton S. Latham

Dr Sir [next 2 lines illegible] my claim against the United States [next 5 lines illegible] I would prefer that it be sent direct to my address at this place.

And if not, you will please inform me in what [manner?] payment will be made, that I may know in what direction to look for the funds.

I am sorry to say that I believe Stanford will be elected on account of the split in the Dem

Democratic party. In the opinion of the [people?] (often knowing ones) E J S will best [Dem.?] for the State Senate.

I am looking for the copies of the [illegible] reports and other [next 5 lines illegible]

Your obdt. Servt J. M. Betts