MF1323.1197 Reel 40_0308

California H388 Dept. Interior (E) Dec 9,'65 [illegible] reply in [illegible] to authors - [illegible] the visit of late Sub. Agt. G.M. Hanusons to this [illegible] to against his [illegible]

See letter [illegible] and [illegible] Dec. 9,'65 File RECEIVED AT THE Dec 11 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

Department of the Interior. Washington D.C. Dec. 9. 1865. Sir. I return herewith, the letter of Con. J. M. Bidwell, requesting that Geo. M. Hanson be authorized to visit Washington for the purpose of settling his accounts as late Superintending Indian Agent for the Northern District of California. The views expess in your commuication of the 6th inst. as to the inexpediency of permitting Subordinte of ficers of your Bureau. is a general rule, to visit this city at the expense of the Government, are approved, and without doult should be applied in the case of Mr. Hanson, now not in the service; unless you should become satisfied that

the interests of the Government would be subserved by his presence, you will, there for, infuse instrictions accordingly. I am, Sir, Very respecctfully, your off. Sev't. Jas Harlan Secretary.

Department of the Interior. Washington D. C. 186

Col. L. M. Hanson - Ex. Supt. Indian Affairs Actual expenses to allowed not exceeding $600.