MF1323.1197 Reel 39_0794

California C 1108 Charles Cochran Pittsburg Nov 12, '64

[illegible] statement rel. to his claim for Indian service in California

Pittsburgh Nov 12th 1864

Hon W. Dole Com of Ind Affairs

Sir Yours has been just [received?] In reply I would state that I was employed on Nome Lackee Res' for the time specified in my vouchers, for said time I receive no payment. I was absent [from?] San Francisco when the matter was investigated by Supt McDuffie. I was in the Norther portion of Cala. I [wrote?] [heir?] reci'ed the letter that was sent by Supt Wentworth to your office. The latter [illegible] of McDuffie letter may explain the matter much better than I can." all the [allackes?] were paid the amounts due them but myself, you will see that Mr W N. Henly occupied the same [poretion?] as myself he has reci'ed $360.00 for his services why my claim should be placed at 24 days as more than I can comprehend for I can [ashure?] you that I [receive?] no special payments in the matter. When I went to Supt. Wentworths office I was informed that h had not received the amount due me on my claim - he informed me

that he had sent the affair to your office I stated to him the circumstances in regard to the claim, he often due enquiry informed me that he would do the best to see that I got my money from the Dept I hope that you will give the matter your favorable consideration, as the claim has been long standing the above is respectfully submitted your truly Charles Cochran

Hon. W. Dole Com of Ind Affairs Washington D.C