MF1323.1197 Reel 40_0042

California B 1252 Hon J. Bidwell H.R. Dec 4, '65

[illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] Hamblin for cattle [feeds?] to Sup. Agent Hanson for the Indian service, and by Hamblin transferred to [illegible] J. Hanson

Answered seen 6th 1865

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE DEC 4 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

Smoot?

THIRTY NINTH CONGRESS U.S.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington D.C. Dec 4, 1865

Sir

[illegible] to ascertain whether the account of D.C. Hamblin for cattle sold to Superintendent J. M. Hanson for the use of the Round Valley, or [name?], Reservation, has been allowed or disallowed, and for what amount? Mr. Hamblin not realizing the amount that was due him, has been [oblized?] to transfer the account to the forty from whom he purchased the cattle to [illegible]: Mr. P. Hanson. An early answer is requested.

[illegible] Respectfully Your [illegible] J. Bidwell M.C.

Hon Judge [name?] Commisioner of Indian Affairs