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Pittsburgh Nov 12th 1864

Hon W. Dole
Com of Ind Affairs

Sir
Yours has been just
[received?] In reply I would state that I was
employed on Nome Lackee Res' for the time
specified in my vouchers, for said time I
receive no payment. I was absent [from?] San
Francisco when the matter was investigated
by Supt McDuffie. I was in the Norther
portion of Cala. I [wrote?] [heir?] reci'ed
the letter that was sent by Supt Wentworth
to your office. The latter [illegible] of McDuffie
letter may explain the matter much better than
I can." all the [allackes?] were paid the amounts
due them but myself, you will see that
Mr W N. Henly occupied the same [poretion?] as
myself he has reci'ed $360.00 for his services
why my claim should be placed at 24 days
as more than I can comprehend for I can [ashure?]
you that I [receive?] no special payments in the
matter. When I went to Supt. Wentworths office
I was informed that h had not received the
amount due me on my claim - he informed me