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page number 40 July - where Lieut Daniels was killed. “ 24th Marched to Clear Fork which is a magnificent mountain stream of the purest cold water. While nearing the stream indians were seen & skirmishes thrown out. They proved to be Cheyennes and friendly, all had been up at Fort Reno and the chiefs had papers from Col. Carrington. Some of the chiefs with the following euphonious names. “Pretty Bear”, “Dull Knife”, “Black Horse”, &c. &c. After going into camp these men came into camp and in a short time their squaws & youngsters came also. All begging, and having buffalo robes and dressed skins for sale & “swap”. There were several hundred of them. They were well