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San Francisco Cal
2nd Augt 1865

To the
Hon Com. of Indian Affairs
Washington City D.C.

Sir:

I have the honor to inclose herewith [a one?] final letter (date June 12/65) from Hon E.B. French 2nd Auditor of the Treasury, relative to final settlement of the accounts of James R. Vineyard (dec?) late Indian Agent for California.

Mr Vineyard begs you in the name of justice of & humanity to not permit any further postponement in the premises but promptly direct an immediate settlement of the accounts.

I will add that the long delay in this matter (perhaps unavoidable) has worked serious hardship: - has brought the widow & children of a faithful officer of your department to the very verge of destitution.

Hoping to be advised at an early day of your action I [illegible] myself.

Yr Obt Svt
Thos [Thomas] P. Madden