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I fear the major will be too [underline] willing to fight and that if an active does take place out there, the Arapahoes or Kiowas if near by, will come to the assistance of the Cheyennes, and all together prove too much for Kidd.

   Of course I will write you the moment I hear from him.   Should he succeed in forcing [underline] back the Cheyennes even by fighting them alone, it will be a very healthy [underline]