McKee was one of three commissioners of Indian affairs sent in 1850 to California. He was sent with full authority to do certain things. It is very well known that at that time there was a vast crush of emigration to that State. pouring in there suddenly upon the Indian tribes. rudely disturbing them. Tens of thousands of white persons going into territory occupied by the Indians. troulles arose. and the Government sent commissioners to adjust those differences and gave full authority to the commissioners to expend certain money. The Government was to send the money to them for that purpose.
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