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California F306 John Ferguson Washington December 6, '65

Enclosed power of attorney from [illegible] M. Lewis, related to his claim for a balance due him for Indian services in California

Power of attorney files with Lewis [illegible'

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE DEC 6 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

[on top of stamp] Finance

[bottom right side] Smoot

Washington City, D.C. December 6, 1865

D. N. Cooley Esquire Commisioner of Indian Affairs Washington City, D.C.

Sir:

I here with submit and enclose to you power of attorney from [name?] [initial?] Lewis of the commision of Frezno relative to his claims for $240.61 remaining due and unpaid as there in none fully stated.

Be pleased to adjust and settle the [illegible] of [name?] Lewis at an early day and oblige

Very respectfully yours [illegible] John Ferguson attorney