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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.
 
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.
  
[illeg signature, W. L. Macy? Harvey]
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W. Marcy
  
Respecfully referred to the SEcy of War, for his opinion whether the Dept. shall name a Physician, direct the Aent to name one on consultation with the Indians, or leave the matter to the contractors.
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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.
  
 
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[illeg signature]
  
Se letter to Jos. Sinclear Feby 28/46
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See letter to Jos. Sinclear Feby 28/46