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81 we shall in the morning see what there can be done he bid all good night and went to his tent like wise they all went to their tents except Riddle and wife they sit up till after midnight disgussing about the Intended massacre. they was trying to hit upon a plan to save their lives. Meacham was willing that the council should not take place. Meachams last words that night was well I will see. that Canby will not meet them Indians in council tomorrow. I will do my best to prevent it. Morning of the intended council April 10th 1873. Bogus Charley and Boston Charley came to Gilliam's camp about ten oclock Rev Dr Thomas mett them fifty yards or more from Col Meachams tent and said good morning Bogus Charly good morning Boston before they said said good morning. he put his hands on each Indians Sholder. and said why do you Indians want to kill us dont you know we are your friends. Bogus Charley says who said we wanted to kill you or was going to kill you Thomas says Riddles Squaw Tobey. Bogus Said She lied if she said that. Thomas says I thought she lied Charley that is why I ask you. Boston Charley turnd Bak right from the spot. for Capt Jacks strong hold to tell the chief that Tobey had betrayd them. Bogus Charley and the Rev Dr