Inscribed on paper attached to dust cover, "Soldier Jack-Mormon Jack- (Indian name, Buritosi) Shoshone, Ft. Washakie 1904-5/ Had four wives when this was painted. Army scout for various officers covering many years. Very proud of his old Army coat. Social and jovial character- -accociation with Army people helped that" on verso; Inscribed on original backing board (now in Conservation paper file), "Soldier Jack - Mormon Jack - / (Indian name, Buritosi) / 1904-5 Shoshone, FT. Washakie / Had four wives when this / was painted. Army scout for / various officers covering / many years. Very proud of / his old Army coat. / Social and jovial character - / -association with army / people helped that."
