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page 62 hear anything they have to offer if it is reasonable. Rosebrough congratulated capt Jack on his decusion. and soon afterwards took their departure for Fairchilds ranch. early in the morning Immediatly after their arriveial all four calld on Col Meacham and other commissioners. told them that the chief was ready at any time to proceed with the peace councils the commissioners greeted the news with Joy. Frank Riddle and wife Winema. took a message March 9th to capt Jack telling Jack that the commissioners wanted to see him in person. at their camp. Fairchilds the following day. the chief asked Riddle if he thought they wanted to get him away from his people to make him a prisoner or kill him Riddle assured Jack not to be afraid to go. he would not be harmd in any way. the chief said all right Frank I blieve you and Winema tomorrow Frank and Winema sit up nearly all night with Jack and others telling them not to fight any more. Jack promised them he would not if he was not forced But if I am forced to fight I will fight as long as I am able to stand up. I am not afriad of the men that want to talk with