MF1323.1197 Reel 39_0662

California W198 J. P. H. Wentworth San Francisco, Cal July 31, '63

Enc. the a/c of Charles Cochran and letter relating to the same form Late Supt. McDuffie

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[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE Aug 22 1863 INDIAN BUREAU

Office Ind. Affairs, Southern Dist. of Cala., July 31st, 1863.

Hon. Wm P. Dole, Commissioner Ind. Affairs, Washington, D.C.,

Sir:- Inclosed please find the account of Mr. Charles Cochran; also, letter relating to the same, from late Supt. McDuffie, with a very ominous, political hint.

The claim, however, I have no doubt, is a just one, and I would most respectfully recommend its adjustment.

I have the honor to be very respectfully, Your ob't servant, Jno. P.H. Wentworth, Supt. Agent.

Office Supt Ind Affs San Francisco Aug. 25, 1860

Chas Cochran Esq Downesville Cal.

Sir.

I am in receipt of your favor of the 22d inst -

Mr Geiger who is now in this City; has certified to your account for six months pay at $60 per month ($360) which will be transmitted to the Department with my recommendation for its payment -

The claim for extra pay you send, can not be certified to by Mr Gregor, as it conflicted with his account already [illegible] -

I have understood that you are advocating Mr Douglas claim I hope such is not the case, you are to old a democrat to be found absent from the ranks of this period -

Yours Truly J. Y. McDuffie