3

accordingly. The proposition was finally modified by Henley so as to amount to nothing but a verbal agreement when all negotiations ceased. Mr Henley admits that some of the cattle are in his hands but whether he intends to turn them over or not is more than I have been able to accertain.

The receipts mentioned in Henley's letter are received but will be retained until my final report. I have thought it advisable to give him time with the return of Davis as I am determined he shall have no excuse in future for not settling his accounts. He has notice that I stand ready to receive any or all the property mentioned in your letter at any time or place he may name in this State. He shall have no occasion to regret his inability to find an authorized Agent to receive the property in his charge while the matter is in my hands.

Very Respectfully
your Obt Servant
Austin Wiley
Supt. Ind Affs Cal

Hon Wm. P. Dole
Commissioner