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  • Title: Letter from William F. Cody to Charles G. Penney, February 28, 1894
  • Date: February 28, 1894
  • Author: Cody, William Frederick, 1846-1917
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Scout's Rest Stock Ranch,
Breeders of
Cleveland Bay and Clydesdale Horses,
Also
Hereford and Shorthorn Cattle.
92
Chas. Trego, Ranch Forman.
J. W. Boyer, Farm Foreman.

North Platte, Neb., Feb 28th, 1894 Capt Charles Penney Act Agt Pine Ridge Dear Captain.

I presume you were informed by the Interior Dept. [1] that I have permission for Indians. I am writing Shangrau. [2] And I don't wish to commence looking up Indians. Until I have your permission so if you see Shangrau will you please speak to him about it. I will not want the Indians much before May. but its well to be letting them know. I will try my best to come after them my self—

With my best wishes Yours truly W. F. Cody

Note 1: The Office of Indian Affairs, which administered Indian reservations, had been under civilian control as part of the Interior Department since 1849. [back]

Note 2: Probably John Shangreaux. [back]

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