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California S363 E. Steele Yreka, California April 25, '64

Introduces Gen. J. Bidwell, who has an a/c, for supplies furnished by him, for the Indian Bureau

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE June 3 1864 INDIAN BUREAU

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Chico Butte County Cal April 25th '64

Hon Wm P Dole, Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Sir Permit me to introduce to you Genl J Bidwell a delegate from California to Baltimore.

Genl Bidwell has a claim he wishes to lay before you & explain [illegible] [illegible] that you can desire much valuable information from him relator to Indian matters in this state, the habits character & disposition of the Indians & all of which I doubt not he will be pleased to render you

Genl Bidwell [illegible] from business will be found an agreeable [illegible]

Most Respectfully Yours, E Steele Supt Agt Ind Aff N.D. Cal