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56 me them soldiers I mean I think they want to lead me in to a trap. like Ben Wright did with my people when I was a Boy. he was told that the present commissioners would not do that. that they would not have any Soldiers with them at the councils. Riddle told them that when he talked with meacham the next day he could make all arrangements about the Intended councils what then was to do and where to hold the councils Jack was satisfied with the explaination next morning Jack was ready for his Jurney with Bogus Charley Boston Charley Hooker Jim and Dave rock. Riddle and wife arrived with the above mensioned Indians art headquarters Fairchilds ranch in the afternoon. after the party had refreshments they all went to Col.meachams tent and comenced proceedings of their first peace council. Genral Canby taking the leading part on the white mans side assisted by col meacham and the Rev Dr Thomas. Capt Jack being spokeman on the Indian side / Riddle and Winima acting intreptrers. the writer was present at the above mensioned Council the agreement and word blanked out compact reached on that day