From S.D. Sturgis to Nellie, October 26, 1879 page 1

Fort-Meade D. T.

Octr 26, 1879

Mrs. N. V. Mighels
Carson City Nev.

My dear Madam,

Your very kind
letter, accompanied by a
handsome copy of "Sage-Brush-
Leaves", reached me just as
I was starting on a visit to
Dead-Wood. During that visit
I was so unfortunate as to
acquire a severe cold -- one
indeed which seems to have