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[covering?] on his [claim?]- 2nd. whether this
power of attorney is such as you will [requires?]
and [3rd?] if the money is ready for me in Was
hington [Washingthon] or San Francisco[?] I hold a check
for [$28750?] given by the agent for the first
lot of cattle Hamblen delivered [illegible] for which
Hamblen gave the agent ([illegible] Hanson) a receipt
or voucher, but which has never been presented
for lack of funds. The last lot of cattle
came to about $[illegible] total about [$9,025.00?]
I would prefer a check direct from you
for the ammount due on the claim, for it
You send it to San Francisco, it may
be used for other purposes. As I am told
agent [illegible] [illegible] (afte having [positioned?] orders
to pay Hamblen.)
Hoping to hear from you at
your earliest convenience
I am very truly yours
Wm. P. Hanson
P.S. the certificate of Co judge to
Hamblen acknowledgement and
certificate of Co Clerk to the [official?]
act of paid judge I omit in this copy
W.P.H