A RANCHMAN'S RECOLLECTIONS 



not be complete without an expression of my grati- 

 tude to Alvin H. Sanders and DeWitt C. Wing of 

 The Breeder's Gazette, for their patience, care and 

 thoroughness in editing my manuscript, and their 

 helpful suggestions as to topics. 



If by chance an indulgent reader shall find any- 

 thing of historic value in these sketches, or if the 

 book shall prove helpful to any of the young men 

 who are coming along in the cattle industry, my cup 

 will be full. 



Very truly, 



Frank S. Hastings, 

 Manager of the S. M. S. Ranch, 

 Stamford, Texas. 

 June I, 1 92 1. 



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