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California S284 Hon Tho Shannon H. R. Mar 19, '64
(E) Reply letter from H. C. Perry enc. vouchers of Saml. J. Beale & Bros. for beef furnished the Mendocino Reservation -- [illegible] [illegible] by Perry
Rec'd March 12, '64 Vouchers sent to Agt. Steele March 23, 1864
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Fort Bragg Cal. / February 4th 1864
Dear Sir Capt D. W. Smith has the kindness to to recommend me to apply to you to secure the payment of the enclosed vouchers for Beef supplied by Saml. J. Beale & Brothers to the U.S. for Indians on the Mendocino Indian Reservation during the years 1861 to 1862.
The beef was supplied upon the order of the late Supt. Indian Affairs for Northern District Cal. ~ Geo M. Hanson. I took the vouchers on an account upon Mr Hansons guarantee of the prompt payment over a year since.
I applied to his successor Mr. Steele who told me that he had orders not to pay any debts against the U.S. contracted by Mr. Hanson.
I am very much in need of the money and think they ought to be paid, and any assistance you can render me will be thankfully received and your trouble and expense in this matter -- cheerfully paid.
Please inquire into the matter and write to me at this post as soon as possible. Yours truly H. C. Perry Actg Asst. Surgeon Genl
To Hon. Thos Shannon M.C. Washington D.C.
P.S. If nothing can be done with these please adress the vouchers & certificates but I pray that they will be paid immediately upon presentation.
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