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Office of Indian Affrs
Northern District California
Yreka Dec 5th 1863

To Hon Wm P Dole
Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Sir
I have the honor to report that I have just returned from a visit to Smiths River Reservation near Crescent City California

I find the line of the Reservation between four and five miles from Crescent City instead of three as I had [supposed?], and extending thence to the State Line; that the Head Quarters are about fourteen miles from Crescent City. The Reservation is situate upon hired lands; that some considerable improvements have been made upon some of these lands in building Indian houses under the direction of Mr. Hanson. I find upon this Reservation from twelve to fourteen hundred Indians all in good training and subjection, and well provided with every thing needed, except clothing.

The Reservation has the appearance of having been conducted with skill and due calculation, and with regard to the true interest of the Government, and the welfare of the Indians. The Indians seemed happy and contented and fully under the control of the Supervisor.

I find here a large supply of provisions, the crops of the last season, more than equal to the necessities of the indians on this Reservation, and more than they have proper