The William F. Cody Archive: Documenting the life and times of Buffalo Bill

 

Write me Toledo. O. Oct.2-3th

Detroit. Mich Oct 4 & 5

I send Nellie a little money by express to Valley Falls. I am a little pushed for ready cash now—

Tod House, Youngstown, Ohio M. Henkel Proprietor 75 Rooms

Sep. 24th

18

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Dear. Sister & Brother—

Thought I would write you a few lines while waiting for breakfast. I have had a hard summers work and have not made much money so my expenses has been big and it being a new show had to advertise it largely but next season. I expect to clear a fortune with it. I am working my way home. or at least west. will close in   Omaha in October-

Well I have got out my petition for a divorce with that woman as long as I am going to. she has tried to ruin me financialy this summer Oh I could tell You lots of funny things how she has tried to bust up the horse ranch and buy more property & get the deeds in her name &c— Cousin Sophia since her daughter was out there has changed her tune.

Well I hope this will find you all well—

With Love

Brother
Will

Our Cleveland suit comes up in January before the United States Court. Met Loucindas Conyers lawyer here he feels confident of our winning.

Will

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