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58 Jack and his men took their leave soon after the council the same evening escorted afew miles by troops Canby included to move his camp to Vanbriners ranch 5 miles nearer to Capt Jacks strong hold Gilliam moved his whole armey also. the move took place March 15th. a company of cavelremen went out the same day to take observation near the Modoc strong hold. the company pulld in to Vanbriner ranch in the evening with 23 head of Modoc Ponys on the 16th being. the next day. Princess Mary Capt Jacks Sister. Bogus Charley and two other Modoc women came to the Vanbriner ranch and asked for their ponys, Canby told them to go home. when peace is made you shall get your horses he said. princess Mary beggd the genral to let her take at least her Brothers horse. genral Canby told her his word was law. Bogus Charley and women went back to the strong hold without the stolen ponys. the chief told them that it was all right maybe we will get them back some time. on the 21st the soldiers was well settled at the foot of the hill one mile and half from the Modoc strong hold the army at that time numberd about five hundard troops had been arriveing all the time. Col Mason with his troops