Correspondence re: selecting and paying a physician, undated 1846: Sheet #1

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Emigration Miamis (1846)

War Dept.

I am of opinion that the superintendent after counselling the Indians should select a proper person for a Physician--If he can get the contractors consent it will [solve] all difficulty & he ought to get it if he can.

W. Marcy

Respecfully referred to the Secy of War, for his opinion whether the Dept. shall name a Physician, direct the sent to name one on consultation with the Indians, or leave the matter to the contractors.

[illeg signature]

See letter to Jos. Sinclear Feby 28/46