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From
Wm. P. Dole
Comr
Ind Affs
Washington City
D C

Sir
Being indisposed I am
unabled at present to visit - (Washington City D. C. and have the honor to deliver in person and introductory letter which I forward to you from M. B. Lewis (Eqs) late Sub Ind Agent of In Reserve (Fresno Cal.
accompanied with one from
myself - awaiting your anwser
at pleasure.
I Beg to remain
Your most honorable
L. G. Hughes
Montreal
Canada East
March 17th
1864