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                                                                                                                         Washington, D.C, Dec. 7 1882

Gen. Rich I Dodge U.S.A

2020 Y St Washington

Dear Sir:

Can you refer me to any data in regard to the destruction and disappearance of the Bison or American Buffalo on our Western Plains? If you can do so I will be obliged to you as I wish to bring the matter before our society with a view to obtaining legislation by congress. Any information that you can give me upon the subject and your views as to what legislation is necessary will