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1816 STATE OF NEBRASKA. To all whom these presents shall come, GREETING: Know Ye, that I, JOHN M. THAVER, Governor of the State of Nebraska, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity, patriotism, and ability of the HON. WILLIAM F. CODY, on behalf and in the name of the State, do hereby appoint and commission him as Aide-de-Camp of my Staff, with the rank of Colonel, and do authorize and empower him to discharge the duties of said office according to the law. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State. GRAND SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA March 1st, 1867. Done at Lincoln this 8th day of March, A. D., 1867, JOHN M. THAYER. By the Governor, G. L. LAUR, Secretary of State. The following letter received with a photograph of the hero of the "March to the Sea," Gen. W. T. Sherman: NEW YORK, December 25, 1886 To COL. WM. F. CODY:--With the best compliments of one who, in 1866, was guided by him up the Republican, then occupied by the Cheyennes and Arapahoes as their ancestral hunting-grounds, now transformed into farms and cattle-ranches, in better harmony with modern civilization, and with his best wishes that he succeed in his honorable efforts to represent the scenes of that day to a generation then unborn. W. T. SHERMAN, General. New York, December 28, 1886. COL. WM. F. CODY: DEAR SIR,--Recalling the many facts that came to me while I was Adjutant-General of the Division of the Missouri, under General Sheridan, bearing upon your efficiency, fidelity, and daring as a guide and scout over the country west of the Missouri River and east of the Rocky Mountains, I take pleasure in observing your success in depicting in the East the early life of the West. Very truly yours, JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Brevet Major-General, U. S. A HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. C. January 7, 1887. COL. WM. F. CODY was a scout and served in my command on the Western frontier for many years. He was always ready for duty, and was a cool, brave man, with unimpeachable character. I take pleasure in commending him for the many services he has rendered to the Army, whose respect he enjoys for his manly qualities. P. H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant-General. LOS ANGELES, CAL., January 7, 1878. COL. WM. F. CODY: DEAR SIR,--Having visited your great exhibition in St. Louis and New York City, I desire to congratulate you on the success of your enterprise. I was much interested in the various life-like representations of Western scenery, as well as the fine exhibition of skilled marksmanship and magnificent horsemanship. You not only represent the many interesting features of frontier life, but also the difficulties and dangers that have been encountered by the adventurous and fearless pioneers of civilization. The wild Indian life as it was a few years ago will soon be a thing of the past, but you appear to have selected a good class of Indians to represent that race of people, and I regard your Exhibition as not only very interesting but practically instructive. Your services on the frontier were exceedingly valuable. With best wishes for your success, believe me very truly yours, NELSON A. MILES, Brigadier-General, U. S. A. "HE IS KING OF THEM ALL." HEADQUARTERS MOUNTED RECRUITING SERVICE, ST. LOUIS, MO., May 7, 1885. MAJOR JOHN M. BURKE: DEAR SIR,--I take pleasure in saying that in an experience of about thirty years on the plains and in the mountains, I have seen a great many guides, scouts, trailers, and hunters, and Buffalo Bill (W. F. Cody) is King of them all. He has been with me in seven Indian fights, and his services have been invaluable. Very respectfully yours, EUGENE A. CARR, Brevet Major-General, U. S. A. | 18STATE OF NEBRASKA. To all whom these presents shall come, GREETING: Know Ye, that I, JOHN M. THAVER, Governor of the State of Nebraska, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity, patriotism, and ability of the HON. WILLIAM F. CODY, on behalf and in the name of the State, do hereby appoint and commission him as Aide-de-Camp of my Staff, with the rank of Colonel, and do authorize and empower him to discharge the duties of said office according to the law. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State. GRAND SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA March 1st, 1867. Done at Lincoln this 8th day of March, A. D., 1867, JOHN M. THAYER. By the Governor, G. L. LAUR, Secretary of State. The following letter received with a photograph of the hero of the "March to the Sea," Gen. W. T. Sherman: NEW YORK, December 25, 1886 To COL. WM. F. CODY:--With the best compliments of one who, in 1866, was guided by him up the Republican, then occupied by the Cheyennes and Arapahoes as their ancestral hunting-grounds, now transformed into farms and cattle-ranches, in better harmony with modern civilization, and with his best wishes that he succeed in his honorable efforts to represent the scenes of that day to a generation then unborn. W. T. SHERMAN, General. New York, December 28, 1886. COL. WM. F. CODY: DEAR SIR,--Recalling the many facts that came to me while I was Adjutant-General of the Division of the Missouri, under General Sheridan, bearing upon your efficiency, fidelity, and daring as a guide and scout over the country west of the Missouri River and east of the Rocky Mountains, I take pleasure in observing your success in depicting in the East the early life of the West. Very truly yours, JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Brevet Major-General, U. S. A HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. C. January 7, 1887. COL. WM. F. CODY was a scout and served in my command on the Western frontier for many years. He was always ready for duty, and was a cool, brave man, with unimpeachable character. I take pleasure in commending him for the many services he has rendered to the Army, whose respect he enjoys for his manly qualities. P. H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant-General. LOS ANGELES, CAL., January 7, 1878. COL. WM. F. CODY: DEAR SIR,--Having visited your great exhibition in St. Louis and New York City, I desire to congratulate you on the success of your enterprise. I was much interested in the various life-like representations of Western scenery, as well as the fine exhibition of skilled marksmanship and magnificent horsemanship. You not only represent the many interesting features of frontier life, but also the difficulties and dangers that have been encountered by the adventurous and fearless pioneers of civilization. The wild Indian life as it was a few years ago will soon be a thing of the past, but you appear to have selected a good class of Indians to represent that race of people, and I regard your Exhibition as not only very interesting but practically instructive. Your services on the frontier were exceedingly valuable. With best wishes for your success, believe me very truly yours, NELSON A. MILES, Brigadier-General, U. S. A. "HE IS KING OF THEM ALL." HEADQUARTERS MOUNTED RECRUITING SERVICE, ST. LOUIS, MO., May 7, 1885. MAJOR JOHN M. BURKE: DEAR SIR,--I take pleasure in saying that in an experience of about thirty years on the plains and in the mountains, I have seen a great many guides, scouts, trailers, and hunters, and Buffalo Bill (W. F. Cody) is King of them all. He has been with me in seven Indian fights, and his services have been invaluable. Very respectfully yours, EUGENE A. CARR, Brevet Major-General, U. S. A. |