COLONEL JAMES W. FORSYTH.
Headquarters Seventh Cavalry,
Fort Mead, D. T., February 14, 1887.
My Dear Sir: Your army career on the frontier, and your present enterprise of depicting scenes in the far West, are so enthusiastically approved and commended by the American people and the most prominent men of the United States Army, that there is nothing left for me to say. I feel sure your new departure will be a success.
With best wishes, I remain, yours truly,
James W. Forsyth,
Colonel Seventh Cavalry.
BRIGADIER-GENERAL H. C. BANKHEAD.
Jersey City, 405 Bergen Avenue, February 7, 1887.
Hon. Wm. F. Cody.
My Dear Sir: I fully, and with pleasure, indorse you as the veritable Buffalo Bill, United States scout, serving with the troops operating against hostile Indians, with whom you secured renown by your services as a scout and successful hunter. Your sojourn on the frontier at a time when it was a wild and sparsely settled section of the continent fully enables you to portray that in which you have personally participated—the pioneer, Indian fighter, and frontiersman. Wishing you every success, I remain,