MF1323.1197 Reel 40_0270 (Letters of the Office of Indian Affairs, 1849-1880, California Superintendency)

Pages

Not Started

1

This page is not transcribed, please help transcribe this page

Needs Review

2

Department of the Interior Washington D. C. February 27th, 1865

Sir, I return herewith the letter of Charles Cochran and his affidavit [illegible] his services and oversees of James Creek Station. [Illegible] Lackee Indian Reservation, California from January 22, 1859 to July 1 1859 during which period he received no compensation, which were submitted in your letter of the 11th [illegible] and have [illegible] that if you are satisfied that the amount claimed by W. Bochran is justly due to him, it may be allowed. Very respectfully, Your [illegible] Servant, [Name] Secretary

Mr. P. Dole Esquire Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Last edit 20 days ago by Vgarcia

Needs Review

3

Union Forever. Pittsburgh. Septemeber 14, 1865

Dear Sir I hope you will pardon the presumption in address you a few lines you [illegible] that I saw you in the office of the commissioner of Indian Affairs. I was then at Washington for the purpose of settling a claim that I have against the [Name] department for the sum of three hundred and sixteen ($316.00) dollars but as it had to go to the Secretary of the Interior I could not wait on expense could you have the matter settled for me. I would be under deep and lasting obligation for your trouble Should I get the claim I will immediately start from [illegible] I was in hopes that