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though in the latter I confess I am disappointed - The grass is splendid here. As a grazing country it cannot be surpassed. The only doubt about its agricultural value is as to the length of the season. Today we struck for the first time - Gold - undoubtable? unmistakable - It was only a little "show" but it is gold - In ten years the Black Hills will be the home of a numerous & thriving population & all the administrations & Interior Departments cant stop it. It is not an Indian Country They can live in it for only