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                                                     Jany 7th 8.P.M.
                                                     On Hd Water Mud Creek

Dear A.

         We marched about 25 miles to-day with the train & got along finely although it clouded up in the morning and rained the most of the day.  I now think we will go on to Arbuckle with the train as I am curious to know how the entire route is - whether practicable or not -  So far it is much the best natural road I have been over - I hope we may have a clear day to-morrow - I think we are about thirty five miles from Arbuckle  I am sleepy and tired and must to bed.  We have a good cheerful fire in front of the Tent - It has stopped raining.  Woodward is burning the grass near the fire to keep it from burning the Tent.  I think I will get to bed first tonight.  As ever Yours B..H.G.