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1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

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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10 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

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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11 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

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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24 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

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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13 July 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

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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