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103 the Soldiers went on out to the seen of the tragdey strong and willing hands lifted Meacham on a strecher he being the first to be brought to yhr hospital. Meacham was concauses in alittle while after being in the hospital. the first words he Spoke was. did the Modocs kill Tobey She fought to keep them off of me did they kill her. he was told that Tobey was not hurt bad. Thank god she is alive. I know Tobey will not let me die She will save me yet. Tobey went in the hospital Just as the Doctors was in the act of cutting Merachams finger off. Tobey told the Doctors not to use a knife on Meracham. his finger can be saved if you will let me. Take Mr. Meacham I will nurse him and bring him through all right. her wish was granted She took charge of Meacham and in two weeks. She had him able to walk around. and in another week sent him to his wife in Salem on