Buffalo Bill stood on the captain's bridge, his tall and striking figure clearly outlined, and his long hair waving in the wind; the gaily painted and blanketed Indians leaned over the ship's rail; the flags of all nations fluttered from the masts and connecting cables.

The cowboy band played "Yankee Doodle" with a vim and enthusiasm which faintly indicated the joy felt by everybody connected with the "Wild West" over the sight of home.
Shortly after my arrival I was much pleased by the receipt of the following letter: FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK.
COLONEL WM.

F.CODY: _Dear Sir_--In common with all your countrymen, I want to let you know that I am not only gratified but proud of your management and success.

So far as I can make out, you have been modest, graceful, and dignified in all you have done to illustrate the history of civilization on this continent during the past century.

I am especially pleased with the compliment paid you by the Prince of Wales, who rode with you in the Deadwood coach while it was attacked by Indians and rescued by cowboys.