MF1323.1197 Reel 40_0132

California F300 John Ferguson Wash, Dec 5, '65

[Enc?] power of attorney from Lewis Leach authorizing him to adjust cetain claims mentioned therein [illegible] Indian services in California

Power of attorney filed with [the?] [illegible] of Lewis

[ink stamp] RECEIVED AT THE Dec 5 1865 INDIAN BUREAU

Finance [illegible]

Washington, D.C. Decm 5th 1865

D.N. Cooley Esq. Comm. Ind. Affairs Washington City D.C.

Sir Enclosed please find Power of Atty. from [Mr?] Lewis Leach.

He wishes the adjustment of certain claims heretofore presented, amounting to $1,131 01/100 for supplies in 1858 & 1859 at the Indian Reservation of Fresno in California. Be pleased to have early attention and decision in this long delayed claim. I oblige very truly yours [illegible] John Ferguson, atty