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a stiring class of men would not improve other peoples property for they would surely have property of their own. A man would rent from two or three of the Indians and improve some on all and let his stock run at large over the balance like they did last year. If he works against you in anything  and says the Indians are backing him up you will let us know. The Omahas are opposed to become citizens just now but I think the progressive party would  do anything you thought best.

Ed. Farley.