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I leave this evening for Smiths River and Hoppa Valley Reservations, and shall be absent some fifteen or twenty days. On my return I shall be prepared to report to your office the present condition of Indian affairs in the southern portion of the State.

Hon. Wm P. Dole
Com. Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Charles Maltby
Supt Indian Affairs
Cal