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In Camp, S. Fork of Clearwater
Nez Perce Idaho
Sept. 17   89.

My dear Gen. Whittlesey

From my tent in this camp, shadowed by pine-trees and carpeted with straw I send greetings to you and to the kind Host and Hostess at Mohonk and the many friends gathered there. I recall the faces that I met years gone by, some are now transfigured in the higher life, while others are still with you, bringing their joy with them. The group of counsellors at Mohonk may change, but the spirit of the council remains, and each year gains upon the work in hand to the lasting benefit of the Indian.

For three years it has been my fortune to be at the field end of the line, working out the measures that were so long our earnest theme of discussion. From my point of view I have sent words of suggestion. They have all been upon the changes in [[???]] allotted Indian, but their practicality could not be demonstrated except from a knowledge of the exact state of affairs. This I grant to be difficult to attain 

Transcription Notes:
General Whittlesey was Secretary of the Board of Indian Commissioners