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Oldtown Aug 23, 1839

To Gov. Fairfield

The bearers of this, Peol Tomer and Peol Porus
having been chosen Delegates from the Penobscot
tribe of Indians to visit the various tribes within the
United States and in the British Provinces and
having been refused the necessary funds by the Agent
you are hereby requested to furnish them with some
money for their expedition which shall be refunded
to you from the funds belonging to our tribes
with our full approbation and consent, and for
whatever amount you may furnish them you are
requested to order the Agent to make payment
thereof from the funds of the tribe.

Attest [JH Holland?]

John Attean  Gov.
John Neptune  Lieut Gov.
Swasin Neptune  Capt.
Neuil Sol  Capt.
Jo Merry   Capt.