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Office Indian Affairs,
Northern District, California.

"Head Quarter" San Francisco 186
Mendocino Indian Reservation
Mendocino County Cal
Janr 6th 1863,

Hon. Wm. P. Dole
Comr. Ind. Affrs

Dear Sir,
I wrote you a few days ago, but neglected one thing that I wish to call your attention to, and also Mr. Hanson's if you should see him after reading this.

I would write, and address this to him, but I fear he may not get it, as he gave me no directions about addressing him during his absence.

Before becoming acquainted, at least as much as I now see, with the resources of this Reserve I advocated with Mr. Hanson, the propriety of
the Govt abadoning this as a Reservation and applying the proceeds of its sale, to the purchase of Round Vally, where "Nome Cult" Reservation is located. But I have changed my views upon the subject, and am now satisfied that such an abandoment would be detrimental to the Indian service.

The fishery here, when properly conducted, is a very great source of supply for them, and the soil & climate is very favorable for the growth of vegetable common to this county, such as potatoes (those grow remarkably well here), cabbage, Ruta Bagas

Office Indian Affairs,
Northern District, California.

"Head Quarter" San Francisco 186
Mendocino Indian Reservation
Mendocino County Cal
Janr 6th 1863,

Hon. Wm. P. Dole
Comr. Ind. Affrs

Dear Sir,
I wrote you a few days ago, but neglected one thing that I wish to call your attention to, and also Mr. Hanson's if you should see him after reading this.

I would write, and address this to him, but I fear he may not get it, as he gave me no directions about addressing him during his absence.

Before becoming acquainted, at least as much as I now see, with the resources of this Reserve I advocated with Mr. Hanson, the propriety of
the Govt abadoning this as a Reservation and applying the proceeds of its sale, to the purchase of Round Vally, where "Nome Cult" Reservation is located. But I have changed my views upon the subject, and am now satisfied that such an abandoment would be detrimental to the Indian service.

The fishery here, when properly conducted, is a very great source of supply for them, and the soil & climate is very favorable for the growth of vegetable common to this county, such as potatoes (those grow remarkably well here), cabbage, Ruta Bagas