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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 makred, 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 enterpirse of depicting scenes in the Far West, are so enthusiastically approved and commended by the American people and the most prominent men of the U.S. Army, that there is nothing left for me to say. I feel sure your new departure will be a success.
With best wishes, I remain, yours truly. JAMES W FORSYTH, Col. 7th Calvalry.
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HOTEL RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, D.C., january 9, 1887. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was with me in the early days, when I commanded a Battalion of the 5th Cavalry, operating against the hostile Sioux. He filled every position and met every emergency with so much bravery, competence and intelligence 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.

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

I often recall your valuable services to the Government, as well as to myself, in years long gone by, especially during the Sioux difficulties, when you were attached to my command as Chief of Scouts. Your indomitable persevereance, 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 enemy 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 your old friend,

N.A.M. DUDLEY, Colonel 1st Cavalry, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S.A.

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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 makred, 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 enterpirse of depicting scenes in the Far West, are so enthusiastically approved and commended by the American people and the most prominent men of the U.S. Army, that there is nothing left for me to say. I feel sure your new departure will be a success.
With best wishes, I remain, yours truly. JAMES W FORSYTH, Col. 7th Calvalry.
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HOTEL RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, D.C., january 9, 1887. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was with me in the early days, when I commanded a Battalion of the 5th Cavalry, operating against the hostile Sioux. He filled every position and met every emergency with so much bravery, competence and intelligence 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.

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

I often recall your valuable services to the Government, as well as to myself, in years long gone by, especially during the Sioux difficulties, when you were attached to my command as Chief of Scouts. Your indomitable persevereance, 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 enemy 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 your old friend,

N.A.M. DUDLEY, Colonel 1st Cavalry, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S.A.

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