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If Philadia copies [[underline]] have [[/underline]] been distributed and reviews not published - shall stir them up. [[circled]] 178 [[/circled]] [[printed letterhead]] Thomas W. Price Company Writing papers Blank books Printers Stationery 505 Minor Street Philadelphia [[/printed letterhead]] June 27th 1878/ Mr. T. H. Tibbles care G. W. & Co. Publishers N.Y. City Dear Sir; -- Allow me to tender my thanks and congratulations for your lucid and [[attractive?]] revelation of the atrocities perpetrated by the Indian - Ring! My attention was called to ""Hidden Power" by an advertisement, and I bought a copy to satisfy an appetite for information on that subject whetted by the experience gained during a tour of service in all the territories east of the Rockies between its northern and southern boundaries some years ago. Much that has always been puzzling and obscure, is made too lucidly bright for the peace of mind of a nation of such eminently plain Statesmen and patriots as we boast ourselves to be. Without boring you with a personal criticism, or a combative review, I am so ponderously impressed by its inspiration