MF1323.1197 Reel 39_1159

California W588 Austin Wiley San Francisco, Cal July 19, '64 E

Asks for certain information rel. to patent to E. F. Beale for "El Tejon Ranche"

Answd Aug 13, 64 Land Special Alron

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE Aug 11 1864 INDIAN BUREAU

Office of Indian Affairs San Francisco, Cal July 19th 1864.

Sir: Will you inform me, if you have any means of knowing, if the patent to "El Tejon Rancho" held by Mr E. F. Beale, contains any provisions for the subsistence and care of Indians on the land?

If so, what such provisions are, and whether he has the right to eject Indians from said ranch.

Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servant Austin Wiley Supt Ind Affs Cala

Hon Wm. P. Dole Commissioner, Washington.