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Office of Miami & Eel River Sub Agency
Fort Wayne 5<sup>th</sup> March 1846

Sir,

I have had the honour to receive your favour of the 19<sup>th</sup> ultimo, notifying me of my appointment as superintendant of the emigration of the Miamies.

I feel under singular obligations for this appointment, and shall endeavor so to discharge the trust as to meet every expectation of the Department.

I have written to Mr. Dowling, advising him of my appointment, and my readiness to co-operate with him at any time in any effort he may be required to make in order to effect the emigration.

Your letter of the 17<sup>th</sup> ult. with a patent for Land to Dupee has been received, and the patent will be delivered as directed.

Very Respectfully

Your obdt Servant

Joseph Sinclear
Sub Agent of Miamies

Col William Medill
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.