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California [BL] 255 Honor Bidwell Washington Dec 4, '65

[Illegible] Statement [illegible] for the [illegible] of late sup agent Hanson in this city in the adjustment of his age

Referred to [illegible] Report Dec. 6 /65 See letter to Mr. Bidwell, Dec 6/65

[Illegible] ? Dec 01, 1865 also see [illegible] Hanson

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE DEC 5 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

Washington D.C. Dec 4, 1865.

Sir Since examining the account of [Name?] G. M. Hanson, [illegible] of Indian Affrais in California. I am [illegible] that it is necessary for [Name] H. to be present in person to make a final settlement. The interest of the government, as well as justice to [Name]Hason and those who, through him, became ex-editors of the government, require in my judgment that he should be authorized to come to Washington and make the explanations which are absolutely necessary to a just determination on the [illegible] of the government in the premises. As one of the Representations from California having a general knowledge

of Indian Affairs while [Name?] Hanson was Superintendent, I earnestly suggest this [illegible], because I do not believe that in any other way, [illegible] justice can be done to all concerned and because in the end it will be the least extensive to the government. [illegible] the honor to the [illegible] Rightfully your [illegible] J. Birdwell M.C.

Hon Judge [Name] Commission of Indian Affairs