MAY 4, 1861
Sitting at the table in the bunkhouse. Buck was reading Ike's letter. Taking out a pencil and paper He began his letter to Ike.
Hi Ike
You sure have missed a lot of excitement. Tally turned out to own the railroad and its here in town now, but we still have our jobs. His real name is Jedidiah. Oh, Lee works for Steven now. She got tired of pretending to be something she�s not. Teaspoon made her move into the house with Rachel, but at least, she still lives on the station and helps out with the chores around here.
Rachel is teaching her to cook. Be glad you are not here on the nights she has to cook, although she is getting better at it. So with Lee not riding I can't come help you like I wanted to. We are short riders right now. Besides Caly and I are getting closer. I think I might have just found the girl for me. Well, Caly's here I better go. We made plans to spend the day together.
Your friend
Buck
Just then Lee walked in. "Hi, Buck." She looked down and saw the letter from Ike
sitting on the table. "Are you writing Ike back?"
Buck gave a quick nod, "Yes"
"Can I stick a quick note in with your letter?"
"Sure go right ahead. Just let me know when you�re done."
Lee smiled, "Thanks Buck." She sat down and started to write Ike.
Hi Ike
Well, Jimmy and I are finally doing it. We're getting married around Christmas time. We
hope you'll be back in time for it. Take Care
Ride Safe,
Lee
She folded the letter and handed it to Buck. Buck put it with his letter. After addressing the envelope, he headed to the house. Finding Grace in the kitchen. "Grace. Can you mail this for me next time your in town?"
Grace smiled. "Sure Buck, I will."
"Buck, Caly's here. Says you have plans." Noah said as he came into the house.
"Yes we do, thanks Noah. Thanks Grace." Buck said as he headed out the door to meet Caly.