Shakes, the bearer of this is author- ized and empowered to seize any liquor that may be found on land or in the waters of Alaska. Also to seize any canoe having liquor on board and to arrest all persons in charge of or belonging to such canoes. All persons resisting him in the discharge of these duties shall place themselves in peril of arrest, transportation to Oregon, and five years in prison- ment.
[signed] I.S. Oakford Deputy Collector [seal] DISTRICT OF ALASKA PORT OF SITKA COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS DEPUTY