Color: Brown
"Letter From the Secretary of the Interior," 32nd Congress 2nd Session, Executive Document No. 57, March 3, 1853. The 18-page document has the Congressional number at the top left corner of the front and the document number at the top right corner. The title is at the center followed by "COMMUNICATING / The report of Edward F. Beale, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Cali- / fornia, respecting the condition of Indian affairs in that state." The date is below the latter. Several statements presented by members of the Committee on Indian Affairs are included. Members include Secretary of the Interior Alex H. H. Stuart; Commissioner L. Lea; U. S. Indian Agent O. M. Wozencraft; Superintendent of Indian Affairs E. F. Beale; C. S. Lovell; G. A. Sturges; Joel H. Brooks; R. N. Woods; and Special Agent J. H. Jenkins. The statements cover the condition of Native Americans in California at the time which included malnutrition, illness, cruelty, and poor labor conditions. In fair condition overall, the artifact has heavy acid burns; brittleness of the paper; light creases; one dented corner; browning and flaking of the paper; foxing throughout; pencil marks; stains; tears along the spine; and wear.
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