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About two weeks ago [[Leut.?]] Mason of the fourth Cav. started for Ponca Agency at the request of the Indian Agent at that point. he arrived there and the Agent sent for Big Snake Chief of the Poncas. to come to his office when the Indian arrived, the Leut. order three soldiers to place the Irons on jim. he was a large powerful man. and when they attempted to take hold of him, he shook them off as if they had been children. he then drew a knife. and a Corporal shot him. there is great excitement at the agency. and Mason has telegraphed for reinforcements which will be sent him.