information truthful? I own I believed him; he is considered among his people as an upright and good man. Should I be able to reach the mountains once more - I may perhaps try it next spring - I shall do my best to meet the same Indian, and so I might, and would be most willing to, be of service to your friends. I give you candidly both sides of the medal. The success of the affair appears rather doubtful. I would be sorry, indeed, to have been the instrument of useless and great trouble, to those you take interest in recommending so warmly. I have stated the for and against; I hope meanwhile, sincerely, that your friends may meet with full success.
Some days ago I received letters from General Frost, now in Canada, to obtain permission to return to his family in Missouri. He has taken the prescribed oath of allegiance and he writes to President Johnson. I have been round to obtain signatures of some of our most influential citizens, who signed a petition to the President for the return of General Frost. I have forwarded all the papers to MajorGeneral Jas. Hardie with a request that he will take an interest in the matter. Should you know him, may I make bold enough to entreat you to drop a few lines to General Hardie, or to any other influential gentleman you know in Washington, to obtain the desired pardon in favor of Frost.
With sentiments of profound respect and esteem, I have the honor to be, etc.
St. Louis University, St. Louis, Feb. 26, 1866.
Governor GILPIN, Denver, Colorado:
Dear Governor.- I received your most friendly letter of the 2d instant. I shall ever be grateful for your very kind remembrance of me and shall daily pray for your success, happiness and welfare. I read your message with the deepest interest and pleasure. Henceforth the bright star of