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Title: Letter from William F. Cody to Wheeler

Date: June 12, 1888

Author: Cody, William Frederick, 1846-1917

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Hoffman House, Broadway, Madison Square

New York, June 12 1888

My. Dear Wheeler

Thanks for letter to read— In the death of Capt Price the Army has lost one of its best Officers he was a true friend an honest man. and a brave Soldier. I regret his death very much— I hope you will have a Jolly time abroad—

Enclosed find Card, try & come down & see me—

Yours Truly

W. F. Cody

Note: No information on Mr. Wheeler. 'Captain Price' may possibly refer to Captain George F. Price, 5th Cavalry, who was an acquaintance of Cody.

Title: Letter from William F. Cody to Wheeler

Source: McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, MS6.0066

Date: June 12, 1888

Author: Cody, William Frederick, 1846-1917

People: Wheeler, Homer W. Price, George F. (George Frederic), -1888

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