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men as to die fighting soldiers I know I will be kild in the end or hung. you are the very men that drove me to kill gun [?] now you want to throw all the [wo?] on me because ellens man died in action how am I the cause of his death tell me Black Jim [?] his rifle at Jack. Saying I will stop your talk [wei?]. known now as faithful william to the readers jumped and caught Black Jims rifle saying none of that Jim dont shoot him you have your desire you would to shoot soldiers. there is plenty soldiers left yet you have not kild all the [?] yet you will have plenty of shooting at soldiers yet they wont leave for a while yet

Black Jim [whuld round or] Faithful william. looked him in the eyes for some time [eh yes] he walked away. saying I quit my chief today. the Indians gatherd in three or four little squads and laid their plans in a hurry. for they could see the flash of the soldiers guns not over a mile and half from them

capt Jack got his ponys packet there in haste he picked his gun up he never said a word. he stood still [afar] moments galnced at the [seen]. sholderd his rifle. started with a brisk walk headed east followed by his wife John [Schonchin] and family and three o four other familys Black Jim Bogus charly Boston charly Dave [rock]