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Nez Perce Agency Idaho. June 5, 1889. Hon. Commis. of Ind. Affairs Sir: I would respectfully ask for authority to expend Three hundred and seventy-five ($375.00/100) dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary in the open market purchase of one pair of horses; one set of double harness; and suitable wagon for my transportation on this reservation in allotting the same to the Indians. Its constant use for many months will be necessary and I cannot be supplied with transportation by the Agent Respectfully [[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher [[/signature]] Special Ind Agt.