Scarce imprint of a letter from the Secretary of the Interior Zachariah Chandler, headed at the top, “Arizona Indians,” 5.75 x 9, six pages, dated April 28, 1876. The letter transmits “an estimate of appropriation for the Indian service in Arizona during the remainder of the fiscal year.” In fine condition, with uniform toning, missing lower left corner tip, and marginal binding holes to left edge. The additional funds were necessary as the cost of supplies had risen sharply at the same time appropriations were being cut. RR Auction COA.
