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[[preprinted]] C. J. SHAPARD, President. G.M. BERRY, Vice-Prest. S.B. BERRY, Cashier. 5224. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. CAPITAL $50,000. Pawnee, Okla., [[/preprinted]] preserved. He tells me someone told him when Indians worked in the Bureau they got $6.00 per day - He seems to think that if you do not take him, someone else is. Nobody knows [[strikethrough]] ^this [[/strikethrough]] only Scout about want him to come to Washington. He is very careful and nobody knows that you spoke to him about going - The reason I [[strikethrough]] sp [[/strikethrough]] write of what I had to do with the old man ^[[is]] that I hope and will try not do the same way with Scout, for its very costly, ^[[but am willing to help you.]] Let me know what can be done for I am afraid someone else is after Scout - Scout rather go with me but he says "Do not cheat me-" He is my own relation. He knows all the ceremonies about the different bundles - Write me as soon as you can- Remember me to Mr. La Flesche and others - Your Friend James R. Murie