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Department of the Interior
Washington D. C. February 27th, 1865

Sir,
I return herewith the letter of Charles
Cochran and his affidavit [illegible] his services
and oversees of James Creek Station. [Illegible] Lackee
Indian Reservation, California from January
22, 1859 to July 1 1859 during which period he
received no compensation, which were submitted
in your letter of the 11th [illegible] and have [illegible]
that if you are satisfied that the amount
claimed by W. Bochran is justly due to
him, it may be allowed.
Very respectfully,
Your [illegible] Servant,
[Name]
Secretary

Mr. P. Dole Esquire
Commissioner of Indian Affairs