Coquillard's Adm'r v. Bearss

Action by the appellant against the appellees, based upon the following letter:

“ Peru, September 29,1849.

" Mr. A. Coquillard — Sir: Tour letter of the 18th instant was received several days since, in which you propose making a trial to collect the claims against the Pottawotamie Indians allowed by Gen. Mitchell. I consulted my brother, Ephraim Bearss, and we concluded to offer your twenty-five per cent. *480for collecting on whatever amount you may get the government to assume, or any arrangment that can be made so as to secure to us the remaining three-fourths.

“If you' can collect or secure to…