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Indian. although he has not got the education his brother Chas has. he up to date on business that is any common business

   after curley haird Jack was burried the soldiers all moved forward with their prisoners. over half of them were crying.
   the next-day after curley haird Jack shot him self the soldiers all arrived with their modoc prisoner safe at fort Klamath. when col Pollick was in command the prisoners were all put in a big stockade corrall. except the four scouts. Bogus Charley was choosen Boss of the other three scouts these four men had their liberty they could go where they plased. and could almost do as they pleased My Father and Mother. Frank Riddle. and Tobey Riddle. as they are known was sent-for by the governemtn. to act as intrepters. we were then living near Yreka California.
  the leading modoc prisoners had to stand trial for murder. the trial commenced some time in the lattar part of august and lasted nearly the whole month of September.

every modoc Indian was put on the stand. the most Blood thirsty modocs escaped punishment. the only two that was not put on the stand to testify was long Jim and his old father when they left