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2 June 1864
Alden, William H., 1844-?
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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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1864
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
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
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
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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