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that the Klamath Indians wanted to pick a fuss with him. but we shall not quarrell with them or fight them if they come and load more rails in their wagons. I shall ask them who give them authority to haul away our rails. while he was talking this to his men. the Klamath teams again come in sight the wagons stoped at the rails again the work of loading rails cmmenced by the Klamath Indians. Jack walked slowly over to where the Klamaths were busy. he asked one of the men who had told them to take away the rails. the Klamath Indian struck himself on the Breast and said. I did the other Klamath Indians ran up to capt. Jack. got all around him and took turn about and told him that was thes country and all the timber belonged to them. one old like Klamath man said to capt Jack. I am a Klamath Indian. this is my land. you have got no Business to cut my trees down this is not your country or land the grass water fish fowls deer and everything else belongs to me. I will Take all the rails or post you and your men make. my agent will protect me and all my people. you capt Jack cannot help your self tule lake is your home go there and live and do what you please. at this Junctuse Jack replyed I am a Mococ I am not afraid of you. but I will not quarrell with you or your people. I think the agent will protect me and my people