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your special orders, as the season of sowing was far advanced, and I hope you will approve of it, but as there is plenty of time yet for Potatoe planting and as I have reason to beleive that many of them are preparing ground I wish to have your authority to supply them with these -- and you may rely upon my taking care that no improper use is made of the Government aid at your disposal I wish you had found it conveinient to be here before the planting season -- but I suppose your other Duties have prevented you
Complts to Mrs Howe
I am Yours truly
James Dawson
P.S. Let me know from you if possible by Mondays Post. J.D.

Answer, to the foregoing.
Halifax May 27th 1843
My Dear Sir
I am obliged to you for your constant attention to the Indians. The rule I go by, is to supply them with just as much seed as will sow the lands they have ready