I left Deadwood in the fall of 1877, and went to Bear Butte
Creek with the 7th Cavalry. During the fall and winter we built
Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis. In 1878 I left the
command and went to Rapid city and put in the year
prospecting.

In 1879 I went to Fort Pierre and drove trains from Rapid
city to Fort Pierre for Frank Witc then drove teams from
Fort Pierce to Sturgis for Fred. Evans. This teaming was done
with oxen as they were better fitted for the work than horses,
owing to the rough nature of the country.

In 1881 I went to Wyoming and returned in 1882 to Miles
city and took up a ranch on the Yellow Stone, raising stock and
cattle, also kept a way side inn, where the weary traveler could
be accommodated with food, drink, or trouble if he looked for
it. Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through
the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of
1883, and San Francisco in 1884. Left San Francisco in the
summer of 1884 for Texas, stopping at Fort Yuma, Arizona,
the hottest spot in the United States. Stopping at all points of
interest until I reached El Paso in the fall. While in El Paso, I
met Mr. Clinton Burk, a native of Texas, who I married in
August 1885. As I thought I had travelled through life long
enough alone and thought it was about time to take a partner
for the rest of my days. We remained in Texas leading a quiet
home life until 1889. On October 28th, 1887, I became the
mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least that
is what he said, but who has the temper of its mother.