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California 16647 Austin Wiley Hoopah valley Cal. Aug 18, '64

Submits statement [illegible?] a treaty made by him with the Indians of that Section States he will forward copy of the Same

Mr Com

[Stamp] RECEIVED AT THE INDIAN BUREAU Sept 27 1864

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Hoopa Valley, Klamath co, Cal, August 18th 1864

Sir I arrived here two weeks ago, and have been busy since arranging terms of treaty with the different tribes of indians in this Section that have been at war with the whites for the past five years. My success has been greater than I had reason to expect, Today they brought in their guns and pistols and turned them over to me This, it was contended by the settlers, they would never do,

I will forward a copy of treaty upon my arrival at San Francisco. I should like to be informed what steps I am to take to locate a reservation further than to give settlers notice. I have no power to set a price upon ther improvments nor disposess them. I have stipulated with the indians to make a Reservation of this valley, particulars of which will be given when I have drawn diagrahm of the same

My success in securing the arms of the indians has caused great rejoicing among

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people in this part of the State, nothing now remains to Keep peace permanent but for me to comply with my obligations, which I trust the Department will deem reasonable and assist me in carrying them out

This treaty will obviate the necessity of keeping a large body of troops in this District any longer, and allow farmers and herdsmen to return to their homes who have been drive off.

Hoping my efforts may meet your approval I remain Your obt Sevt Austin Wiley Superintendent Ind Affs Cal

To Hon Wm P Dole Washington D.C.

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