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Correspondence which Explains Itself.

Hon. W. F. Cody, (Buffalo Bill):

Dear Sir-- We, the undersigned, having enjoyed
your interesting entertainments given at
the Opera House this week, presenting to us
the scenes of your perilous vocation in the far
West as Chief of Scouts for the government,
would request a repetition of your new drama
entitled "The Red Right Hand." Trusting
you will comply, at the same time we congratulate
you on your very deserving success, and
hoping you will visit us again soon, feeling assured
you will ever receive the same warm reception
from the citizens of Indianapolis as
well as yours, very respectfully,

Geo. C. Harding, John Hanna,
Gus. Gregg, J. M. Paver,
Jos. Flannery, Fred. Thompson,
Frank N. Scott, Capt. Jenks,
and one hundred others.
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Messrs. George C. Harding, Hon. John Hanna,
Gus Gregg, and others:

Gentlemen-- Nothing could give me greater
pleasure than honoring your solicitation, and
allow me to tender you and your kind
citizens my heartfelt thanks for your
appreciation of my endeavors to picture to you
in your quiet and peaceful homes, on the rostrum
stage, the dangers and trials that ever
surround the settlers and those emigrating to
our western borders. At your request, this
evening, our last appearance, we will reproduce
the drama "The Red Right Hand," and
when engaged in my calling on the plains,
among my happiest moments will be those
when thinking of my many dear friends in the
east, none of whom I esteem and regard more
highly than those of Indianapolis. With much
regard, I remain Yours, truly

W. F. CODY, (Buffalo Bill).