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California [W1121?] Austin Wiley San Francisco, Cal May 5, '65

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States he has surrendered the management of affairs connected with the Superen to his successor Cha Maltby, will turn over property [illegible]

See letter to Wiley June 3 1865

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE June 3 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

H [name?]

Office of Indian Affairs San Francisco Cal May 5th 1865

Sir

I have the honor to inform you that Charles Maltby Esq has this day presented a certificate from D.W. Chesman to the effect that his bond as Supt. of Ind. Affs. has been executed and that he has taken the oath of office. In accordance with your instructions of 25th March I have surrendered the management of affairs connected with the Superintendency and will proceed to turn over the property at present in my charge with all possible dispatch.

When this shall have been accomplished my accounts will be made up and forwarded to your office.

Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Servant Austin Wiley Late Supt. Ind. Affs. Cal

Hon. Wm. P. Dole Commissioner Washington, D.C.