# Endnotes explained — The Life of Buffalo Bill

> Chapter companion for The Life of Buffalo Bill by William F. Cody.

## What happens

The endnotes provide additional context on the fate of Billy Comstock, who was murdered by Indians in 1868, and mention Major North's partnership with Cody in a Nebraska cattle ranch, as well as other personal notes.

## Themes in this chapter

### Violence and Survival

Comstock's murder underscores the constant threat of violence and the precarious nature of life on the frontier.

### Transformation of the Landscape

The mention of a cattle ranch in Nebraska illustrates the shift from open plains to settled agricultural and ranching enterprises.

## Character check-ins

### Billy Comstock

Mentioned as being treacherously murdered by Indians on August 27, 1868.

### Major Frank North

Noted as Cody's partner in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

### Dave Harrington

Referenced in connection with a past trapping experience when Cody had a broken leg.

## Key lines

> Poor Billy Comstock was afterwards treacherously murdered by the Indians.

Billy Comstock was later killed in a treacherous attack by Native Americans.

_This note clarifies the fate of Comstock after the buffalo hunting match._

> Major North is now my partner in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

Major North and I are currently partners in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

_Indicates a business partnership formed after their military and scouting days._

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