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purchase 3000 lbs corn and beans for seed at Los Angeles as these
articles can be purchased at a much lower rate there than in this
city. I am confident that the distribution of these goods will prove
an act of excellent policy as well as pure justice. These Indians
have been among the furthest advanced in civilization but during the
past few years have been badly imposed upon by a class of secessionists
and outlaws, which, with the severe drouths has brought them to want
and suffering. A little assistance now, will place them in a
position to again care for themselves and satisfy them that our government
yet exists and is not altogether unmindful of their welfare.

Mr Stanley offered to undertake this distribution without remuneration
and with this understanding I appointed him a Special Agent.
Upon the arrival of our Congressional delegation I will submit his
name to them and if it meets with their approval will recommend
him for appointment. I sent him a small sum to defray his expenses.
Complaints have reached me of the action of some unprincipled whites
in driving these Indians from their land and I have taken measures
to have the matter investigated with a view to place the Indians in
possession and protect them in their rights.

Very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
Austin Wiley
Superintendent [of] Indian Affairs, California

Honorable Wm. P. Dole
Commissioner.