MF1323.1197 Reel 39_1034

California S984 Hon Mr. Thos. Shannon H. R. Mar 19, '64 [symbol] Reply letter from H. C. Perry esq. [rancher?] of Saml. J. Beale & Bros. for beef furnished the Mendocino Reservation -- [illegible] [illegible] by Perry Rec'd March 19, '64 Vouchers sent to Agt. Steele March 23, 1864 Wm. Clarks

Fort Bragg Cal. / February 4th 1864 Dear Sir Capt D. W. Smith has the kindness to to recommend me to apply to you to secure the payment of the enclosed vouchers for Beef supplied by Saml. J. Beale & Brothers to the U.S. for Indians on the Mendocino Indian Reservation during the years 1861 to 1862. The beef was supplied upon the [author.?] of the late Supv. Indian Affairs for Northern District Cal. ~ Gov W. Hanson. I took the vouchers on an account upon Mr. Hansons guarantee of the prompt payment over a year since. I applied to his successor Mr. Steele who told me that he had orders not to pay any debts against the U.S. contracted by Mr. Hanson. I am very much in need of the money and think they ought to be paid, and any assistance you can render me will be thankfully received and your trouble and expense in this matter cheerfully paid. Please inquire into the matter and write to me at this post as soon as possible. Yours truly H. C. Perry Actg Asst. Surgeon Genl Hon. Thos Shannon M.C. Washington D.C. P.S. If nothing can be done with these please adress the vouchers & certificates but I duly think they will be paid immediately upon presentation.