RK-378

White Bear Lake 75 miles west of St Cloud - Sunday Aug 8th

Dear Father.

Stopping at a shanty built to hold the claim of a town site on this beautiful lake - the finest in Minnesota - I find some men going back to St Peters and send a line by them to be mailed -

We are jogging along slowly but surely - will get to Bois de Sioux in three days - Cavalier will be up with his train in a week of my arrival at Bois de Sioux - When I meet him I will yet have the opportunity of backing out if I like but I think Ill go to Pembina –

You may have heard of some Indian troubles but dont let that alarm you – I’ll only travel with strong parties and there is no real trouble – These Jackass army officers make a deal or bother ^{about nothing} and then say what trouble they had etc -

I repeat dont let newspaper reports trouble you

I ate a sharp tailed grouse for breakfast – we are living

finely – plenty of gam – wish major was along – he would enjoy it hugely – such fun!

I am perfectly well and in best spirits –

Dont forget the possibility of my bing kept at Pembina this winter –

Ill hope to get letters when I meet Cavalier Love to everybody Affectionately Son Bob

I may not be able to write again – but will try