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United States
To McLellen & Co Dr

1856 Doll Cts
Decr 31st
To hire of two Horses from the 1st of Nov 1856
to the 3rd of Decr 1856. 61 days at the rate of
$3.50 pr. day each 427.00

1857
Feby 28th
To hire of one Horse from the 1st of January 1857
to the 28th of February 1857, inclusive at the rate
$3.50 pr. day 206.50

$633.50

The animals were necessary for the purpose of enabling
my men to look after and bring back to the camp those Indians
who at the instigation of the settlers were constantly stealing away
from the camp of friendly Indians, at the mouth of Smith
River Cala of which I had charge. It was absolutely necessary
to keep these Indians separate as much as possible from the whites
to avoid trouble, as it was at that time - it was with the greatest
exertion that I was enabled to prevent serious difficulties from
occuring. It was necessary either to hire the Horses or else more
men - for there were no Troops - which would have cost more

I certify on honor that the foregoing account is correct & just
that the services were rendered as stated and was necessary for
the Public Service

signed
H H Garber
2nd Lt 4th Infty
A A Q M