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of uprightness, morality, and good living; but you will on no account seek to exert 

 any intlaence which is subversive of their particular religious views. 



In case of any difference or dispute among the natives or between them aud the 

 ageuts of the lessees in reference to any matter whatever you will adjust it in a fair 

 and Impartial manner, and both parties must abide by your decision. In any differ- 

 ences of opinion that may arise between yourself and the agents of the lessees upon 

 questions pertaining to the administration of the islands your decision must be final 

 until the matter can be laid before the Department. 



Inclosed are copies of the lease and laws under which it was made. You are em- 

 powered to make any addition to the regulations already in force that may be nec- 

 essary for the guidance of the officers of the Department, the company's agents, and 

 the natives, in the government of the islands. You will use every endeavor aud 

 take all necessary precaution to secure the interests of the Government and of the 

 inhabitants of the islands, at the same time to protect the lessees in the enjoyment 

 of all the rights and privileges granted to them under the lease. 



These instructions apply to both islands, and a copy should be given the agent in 

 charge of St. George for his guidance. 



Respectfully, yours, Charles Foster, 



Secretary of Treasury. 



Maj. W. H. Williams, 



United States Treasury Agent. 



