MF1323.1197 Reel 40_0143

California J305 John [name?] Washington, Dec 5, '65

Statement [illegible] to the claim of [illegible] Lewis, for service on the [illegible] and Round Valley Reservations in California Enclosed [name?] of attorney

[illegible] says delay

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

Washington City, D. C. December 5th, 18165 D.K. [name] [illegible] Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C. Sir I beg leave to ask your favour able consideration of the claim of Mr. Joel Lewi whooccupied the position of [name?] upon the [illegible] Laske and Round Valley Reservations in California From information deceived realiable, law satisfied [illegible] he Lewis [illegible] good service; he produced at Round Valley 1000 tons of vegetables, none than was raized on all others or has since [illegible] accomplished

as is believed. Form some cause or other unknown to this [illegible] , his pay has been long withheld, nor has he any record evidence in his [illegible] by which another [illegible] leave the accountant of his just claims. Be pleased to examine the accounts here to [illegible] rendered to your office and make such an adjustment at an early day, as the equities of teh case [illegible] I am very respecfully yours [illegible] John Ferguson Atty. P.S. Mr. Lewis power of attorney authorizing use to receive the [illegible] due to him is here with enclosed J. F.

Know all Men by these presents: That J. Joel Lewis of Johanna County California do make, constitute and appoint John Ferguson my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name to receive, collect and [illegible] certificates for all [illegible]