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Nez Perce Agency, Idaho. June 26, 1889. Hon. Comm'r of Indian Affairs. Sir: Upon inquiry I find that I am likely to be for some months to come in parts of the reservation where some 70 to 100 miles intervene between me and an officer authorized to administer funds. I can not therefore, without a long difficult, journey, occupying a week going and coming, swear to my accounts before a proper officer. In view of these facts I would respectfully ask that I be granted permission to "certify on honor," while so isolated on field duty." (Dec. 24th Regulations Ind. Dept.} Respectfully [[signed]]Alice C. Fletcher.[[/signed]]