VAR DEPARTMENT, Office Indian Affairs,

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SIR,-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd Novem- Der last, and to inform you that, upon con sultation with the Secretary of War, l have determined 10 allow the sum of S20O, to be expended in bringing home George Guess, the Inventor of the Cherokee Alphabet as re- quested and recommended by you, but with the express understanding that this Is not to be considered as a precedent for future like lavors.

 A requisiton will issue this day in your favor for that sum and for which you will be held accountable

 Very respectfully, your ob't servt,