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WASHINGTON, D. C., February 8, 1887.

MR. CODY was chief guide and hunter to my command, when I commanded the District of North Platte, and he performed all his duties with marked excellence.
W. H. EMORY, Major-General, U. S. A.
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HEADQUARTERS 7TH CAVALRY, FORT MEAD, DAKOTA TERRITORY, February 14, 1887.

MY DEAR SIR,--Your army career on the frontier, and your present enterprise of detalion of the 5th Cavalry, operating aginst the hostile Sioux. He filled every position and met every emergency with so much bravery, competence and intelligennce as to command the general admiration and respect of the officers, and become Chief of Scouts of the Department. All his successes have been conducted on the most honorable principles.
W. B. ROYALL, Colonel 4th Cavalry, U. S. A.

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"BUFFALO BILL'S" HOME AND HORSE RANCH ON THE OLD FIGHTING GROUND OF THE FAWNEE AND SIOUX.

HEADQUARTERS 1ST CAVALRY, FORT CUSTER, M. T.

I often recall your valuable services to the Government, as well as to myslef, in years long gone by, especially during the Sioux difficulties, when you were attached to my command as Chief of Scouts. Your indomitable perserverance, incomprehensible instinct in discovering the trails of the Indians, particularly at night, no matter how dark or stormy, your physical powers of endurance in following the enmy until overtaken, and your unflinching courage, as exhibited on all occasions, won not only my own esteem and admiration, but that of the whole command. With my best wishes for your success, I remain you old friend,
N. A. M. DUDLEY, Colonel 1st Cavalry, Brevet Bridadier-General, U. S. A.
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TALLAHASSEE, FLA., January 13, 1887.

HON. WILLIAM F. CODY,--I take great pleasure in recommending you to the public as a man who has a high reputation in the army as a Scout. No on has ever shown more bravery on the Western plains than yourself. I wish you success in your proposed visit to Great Britain. Your obedient servant,
JNO. H. KING, Brevet Major-Genearl, U. S. A.