Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders. Col. W. F. Cody. (Buffalo Bill), President. Nate Salsbury. Vice-President & Manager.
of the World.
John M. Burke. General Manager.
Albert E. Sheible, Business Manager.
Jule Keen, Treasurer.
May 11 th [2] My Dear George
Since writing you this morn we have had a lively cyclone. But the Wild West went all the same— Just recd a letter from Boyd [3] — he wants to make a sixty days prospecting tour— What do you think about it. he allso wants $35— I guess you had better send it to him— I sent in another $5.000. Its makeing me hump to carry the whole thing. I want to know how I stand—
Do write me fully— Just once Just for luck—
I am a little busy my self. But I will write you to death if your dont tell me what I want to know—
BillNote 1: Buffalo Bill's Wild West performed in Anderson, Indiana, May 11, 1896. Entry from the 1896 Route Diary: "Anderson, Ind." Monday, May 11. Weather very warm in the morning. At 12.45 heavy thunder-storm accompanied with wind came up. Side and back walls were let down, and no damage was done except to the awning over the candy stands, which was blown down. Doors did not open until 1.45 P. M. / Business fair at both performances. / Lot, Dudley's Field, corner Eighth avenue and White River. / Arena. 178 x 372." [back]
Note 2: The year is not inscribed by Cody but is 1896 as determined by the Routes List. [back]
Note 3: "Boyd" is not identified. [back]
