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as possible. Prairie Chicken didn't come over but he told Two Crow he was in favor of the plan and to put his name down for it. Some of the young men want Two Crow to go to Washington to talk over various matters, they have contributed $50. Two Crow has brought the money over and wants us to put it in the bank till we hear from you. He is very anxious to hear what you think about this, he wants to take the trip [[underline]] very much [[/underline]] so I wish you would let him know what you think best. Before T.H. went East when they were at the Agency they heard about this plan. Susette told me the young men wanted to send Two Crow & Tindahaha but they didn't have the money
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yet, and that the two men wanted to go with Mr T.H. but she said he couldn't wait for them as they were so slow. I have been thinking maybe he will send for one of them if he thinks it will help him in his plans.

  Last night we talked over matters with the counsel men and they signed a letter to the Commissioner which we send you knowing you will do as you think best These parties should be put off before grass comes as they are commencing to make arrangements to come on again

The Indians told the Agent about this sometime ago but he has never done anything about it. They caused Ed. a