MF1323.1197 Reel 39_0288

We, The undersigned proposes to deliver, at the Smith River Valley, Reservation on or before first September Forty Head of Beef Cattle, from 3 to 7 years old - at the rate of 4 1/8 cts per pound payment to be made in U.S. Gold Coin, or its equivalent when delivered.

[Clostrue?], Ogn, July 21, 1863

John Cresswell H. Alexander

To Geo. M. Hanson Suptg. Agt. Indian Affairs

G. M. Hanson Esqr

sir

I will contracts to supply the number of live cattle as per advertisement on the Sacramento Union.

The Round Valley Reservation and the Mendocino Reservation at Eight (8) cents per lb net and the Smith River Reservation.

At nince cents & one half 9 1/2 cts per lb I will give the required bonds and security. for the full payment of the contract of awarded [illegible]

Very Respectfully George D. Bliss

July 31st, 1863

Yuba City June 23rd, 1863

Hon Geo M Hanson

Dr. Sir Persuant to your notice in the Sacramento Union for the purchase and delivery of Cattle in Round Valley.

I professe as follows viz-

To deliver 200 head of good milch cows from 3 to 7 years old (each with a young calf) Also 200 head of beef cattle from 3 to 7 years old. Also 200 " of Steers and Heifers two years old Also 200 " of Steers & Heifers one year old at Four dollars & seventy five cents ($4.75) per Hundred pounds payable in U.S. Currency at the time of delivery

Yours respectfully &c D E. Heamblen

P.S. the above cattle shall all be good tame American Stock