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Washington City, D.C.
December 6, 1865

D. N. Cooley Esquire
Commisioner of Indian Affairs
Washington City,
D.C.

Sir:

I here with submit
and enclose to you power of attorney
from [name?] [initial?] Lewis of the commision
of Frezno relative to his claims
for $240.61 remaining due and
unpaid as there in none fully
stated.

Be pleased to adjust and
settle the [illegible] of [name?] Lewis at
an early day
and oblige

Very respectfully
yours [illegible]
John Ferguson
attorney