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Department of the Interior,
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
Washington, ^[[March 10]], 18^[[90]]
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Hon Comm'r of Indian Affairs.

Sir:

I would respectfully ask authority to purchase 7000 lbs of oats at a cash not to exceed 3 cents per lb. 800 lbs. of hay at [[ditto marks for a cash not to exceed]] 1 1/2 cents per lb. for the feed of the government horses in use in the Allotment work of the Nez Perce Indians, Idaho during the 4th Quarter 1890.

Respectfully
Alice C. Fletcher
Spl. Ind. Agt.