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[[strikethrough]] but [[/strikethrough]] oxen did the hard work of breaking - his ox died so gets from the agent - oxen & breaking plow. uses the reaping machine.
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Had 6 cattle - lost two last summer in the herd-

1 cow about 3 yrs [[strikethrough]] 2 [[/strikethrough]] about 2 yrs-
Bought the first cow with a pony of a white
man in Decatur - this was before any cattle were issued-

The Agent issued one two yrs ago the increase is from calves - 4 - 2 steers & 2 heifers.  
lost one heifer & one steer.
3 cows. the old cows & one heifer & a steer.
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Before he went on his claim he raised 30 from one pig.
Has none now dont care to have them around. has not corn enough.