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Fort Gibson CN May 20th 1872 My Dear Alice There has been no mail ((unclear)) way from the north or south for several days and consequently I am without any letter from you since the receipt of of your letter of the 8th. I was over at Mrs. Roger yesterday afternoon to telegraph to Gen Sheridan and Angus and hoped to hear from you, but there was "nary" letter for me from Any body. I had calculated that I would be about ready to start for Sill to-day but bad weather and various other matters here have