Hoffman House, Broadway, Madison Square
New York, June 12 1888 My. Dear WheelerThanks 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. CodyNote: No information on Mr. Wheeler. 'Captain Price' may possibly refer to Captain George F. Price, 5th Cavalry, who was an acquaintance of Cody.