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Kamiah  Nez Perce Res. ~~~~~~Idaho
Nov. 1         89

Hon. Commis. of Indian Affairs
Sir:

Under date of Sept 17, I referred a test case as to allotment, wherein by a diagram, I showed how some parts of the land are cut up by minerals, gulches,and rocky washes, and asked if I might be allowed to deduct these rocky stretches and make up their acreage by land.  As there are several allotments similar to the one detailed in my letter, and as there are likely to be others, I desire to know whether I can make allowance for these rocky breaks in a 40 acre & whether they must be included in the amt. to which the individual is entitled.  If my letter has not reached you, I will forward a copy, as it is important that I make no mistake, otherwise the Indian will lose confidence in my word.

Respectfully

[[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher [[/signture]]
Special Ind. Agt.