Scout's Rest Ranch.
Baled Alfalfa and Prairie Hay.
North Platte, Neb.
Mrs. W. F. Cody, Owner.
F. H. Garlow, Manager.
North Platte, Neb., Apr 5 1912
My. Dear Rowley.
I arrived here this morning in fine health. But very tired. Had so much to do at Cody in a snow storm. and so short a time to do it all in- Besides my own business. I had so much to do for the town. which they expect me to do.[1](n01) as I am heavlyheavily interrestedinterested there. And being the father of the town. when I am there they expect me to lead, I received several letters today from Col Dyer. And a coppycopy of a letter you wrote him Mar 26th And every statement contained in that letter. are exactly as you state them to the best of my memory. I will write Col Dyer. And see what time will suit him best to come to New York. then will let you know so we can get together. If it will not be too late perhaps the week I show Brooklyn would be best. I open in Brooklyn Monday Apr 29 for week.[2](n02) I haventhaven't heard a word about the Brady note.[3](n03) My dates. I will arrive Waldorf morning 11th &12th. then I go to Trenton.[4](n04) Or may go to Trenton
first. reaching Waldorf 12th .Will let you know. I am very busy here going over the ranch with my son in law. Mr Garlow. And am to speak at Commercial Club here tomorrow evening.[5](n05) leaving here Sunday night. Speak before the Commercial Club of Omaha Monday 8th. Dod rot this speaking job.[6](n06)
Good luck. I like you— ex haste. A lot of town people Just drove out to see me. More talk & I am tired with man a big bunch of mail as yet unopened.
Col