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the character & prudence of this person chosen. He would have to be one who would command the respect & confidence of the Indians. & be able to judge to persons, and of all the varied complications which he would find there. [[strikethrough]] I wouldn't say that some such help would be grateful to all the friends of the Omahas & I think should be [[strikethrough]] he [[/strikethrough]] appreciated by the Indian Commission. [[/strikethrough]] The sum proposed to be paid is $45.000.