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Sir,
 
Sir,
 
Application has been made to me by <illegible> A. Vaughan, for hay for his services as <illegible> commipany for the miami Indians of this <illegible> agency you are aware for that he was <illegible> apppointe and his appointment was duly confirmed by you. He has been <illegible> month of November last and to this day has <illegible>
 
Application has been made to me by <illegible> A. Vaughan, for hay for his services as <illegible> commipany for the miami Indians of this <illegible> agency you are aware for that he was <illegible> apppointe and his appointment was duly confirmed by you. He has been <illegible> month of November last and to this day has <illegible>
There seems to be a difference of <illegible> As to from what source his
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There seems to be a difference of opinion as to from what source his hay is to be derived. Some <contrived?> that it is to be referenced by the <illegible> for removing and <illegible> the Miami Indians, whilst others say that it should come from the contingent of <illegible> of the <illegible>
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Sir take the liberty of  <illegible> to you as the surest method of obtaining the information. It means required- in order to satisfy the <illegible> of said