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DEPARTMENT OF WAR,

February 7, 1827.

SIR: In compliance with the first section of the act of Congress of 6th May, 1822, to amend an act, entitled "An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers," approved 30th March, 1802, I transmit, herewith, an abstract of all licenses granted by the Superintendents and Agents for Indian Affairs to trade with the Indians, showing by and to whom granted, and when and where granted, with the amount of the bonds and capital employed, as far as the same can be ascertained from the returns which have been received at the Department.

I have the honor to be,

Your obedient servant,

JAMES BARBOUR.

The PRESIDENT of the Senate.