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to Mother

He complains about the mail and wishes it would run more regularly. He mentions Norton and Museatine.

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to Sister Hattie

He asks about Ed. They are having great weather.

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to Mother

He gives her permission to use all the money he sends for Hattie's education.He hopes the war will end before he reenlists. Reading letters puts him in a good mood.

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to Mother

They saw a few Indians which quickly dispersed. They rode and rode but they couldn't find any more Indians though they saw signs. Everything is beginning to look green again.

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to Mother

They are back at Tacketts Station but not for long. They are under marching orders. They have not seen any Indians around but they will soon enough.

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to Mother

He is back in Yankton. There are about a dozen white men and 400 Indians there. Not much is happening. They will be marching in a few days.

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to Mother

Tommorow they will march again. His mother thinks a certain lady is too old for him but he says now that he is taller it should be okay.

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to Mother

He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.

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to Mother

He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.

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to Mother

They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice

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