D. V. Sumner to John G. Downey, September 9, 1861

His Excellency JOHN G. DOWNEY, l À Governor of the State of California, Sacramento City, Cdl. :

GOVERNOR: I have received your letter of the 6th instant in relation to the Indians in Trinity County. I doubt very much these Indian

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reports, If twenty-five men would be a sufficient protection, it certainly would seem that those people should take care of themselves just at this time when we have so much on.our hands. It is impossible to send regular troops there now, as I am obliged to re-enforce the troops in the southern part of the State.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,