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Fresno County California
October 7th, 1863

This is to certify, that there is a balance of thirty seven ($37) dollars due Samuel A. Merritt, on Voucher number 27, quarter ending 30th September 1858, for services rendered, as an attorney in defending the case of two Indian women, subjecting to the Fresno Indian Agency at the time the service was rendered.

Given under my hand
M. B. Lewis
Late Sub Ind Agt Fresno Agency