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Fresno County California
February 12th, 1864

Wm. P. Dole Esq
Comr Ind Affs
Dear Sir,
Please allow me, (without
having the pleasure of a personal acquaintance
with you myself) - To introduce to your acquaint
ance, L.G. Hughs Esq, formerly a Merchant in
Millerton California, - from whom during the time
I held the office of Sub Agent, for Fresno Indian
Agency, I purchased and received more supplies
than from any other person. There is left a bal
ance of from 1300 to 1400 dollars due Mr Hughs
for supplies, For which, and in other Business he
visits, Washington, which balance [focus?] [den?], it
is hoped will be the pleasure of the Department to
settle.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Most Obat Sevnt
M.B. Lewis
late Sub Ind Agt