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91 time and again of the danger. as I tell you now gentlemen they will be killd today. I know it I and my wife have done our best to prevent this council. But Canby dont seem to bleave us. What I want you gentlemen to know is this if I happen to make my escape. I want my hands clear I dont want any blame to fall on me or my wife if she escapes. for as I said afew moments ago we did our Best to save these men. thats all I have to say Gilliam said alright Mr. Riddle Ill see you through But do you really bleave these Indians will undertake to kill the commissioners Riddle yes sir I do. I know they will Canby. Well Brother officers I bid you all a last fair well from what Riddle says this is my last day laughing he started for the peace tent closely followd by Thomas Canbhy had a Box of cigars under his arm for the Modoc when the Interpreters and Dyar and Mr Meacham arrived to the peace tent. Canby and Thomas was there and eight Indians all Smokeing General Canbys cigars. they was all laughing and talking. haveing a good Joyful time Meacham was the first to dismount Meacham took the halter rope and Just wraped it around the root of a sage brush did not tie it