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untill he caused the girl to be returned
to the reservation which was three days.

Capt. Douglas & myself are said for
depriving him of his liberty and [illegible]
attorneys are endeavoring to make
political capital out of the affair, although
said Abbott is believed to be a notorious
kidnapper of Indian children.

The case was brought before the last
Nov, term, my [illegible] not sustained
consequently it was continued to [illegible]
March term, & I wish to be instructed by you in regard to it.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Wm P. Melendy
Supervisor Nome Lackee
Reservation

Hon E. Steele
Superintendent Ind Affairs
Northern Dis. Cal
[illegible] Yreka