Dexter, Mo., April 12, 1904. — Governor Hunt, Manager Igorrote Tribe:
I have been noticing that for some time your charges, the Igorrotes, have been complaining about their not receiving any dogs for eating, as is their custom. I am desirous of furnishing them dogs for this purpose.
I put in many a weary day in their own country and many a day while there I have yearned earnestly for a few bites of those dishes which I left back in the good old State of Missouri. This has won my sympathy for the poor, disconsolate wretches, separated from the rations which they were reared upon.
Now, the Humane Society has no jurisdiction over the dogs of Southeast Missouri and I will send you as many dogs as you can use, up to the number of 200. I seek no remuneration whatever except that you pay the freight. Hoping for an early reply, I remain, yours truly
MORTIMER T. JEFFERS.
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