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1 78. Headquarters Dep't. of Texas,

                                                                                   San Antonio, Tex., February 2, 1872

SHAFTER Lieut. Colonel W. R. Shafter, 24th Infantry, Commanding Fort Davis, Texas.

Sir,

              I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th ult., respecting the body of Mexicans that crossed into this Country, in pursuit of Indians, and asking instructions in such cases.  In reply the Commanding General directs me to say that you will pursue and capture, if possible, any armed body of Mexicans that come into our Territory.  Should you succeed in capturing any, hold them prisoners and report the facts to these Headquarters.
                                                   I am Sir, very respectfully
                                                   Your obdt. servant
                                         (Sgd.)   J. A. Augur

(Copy to Mil. Div. Mo.) Actg. Asst. Adjutant General _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 110. Headquarters Dep't. of Texas,

                                                                                     San Antonio, Tex., February 6, 1872

DOUBLEDAY Colonel Abner Doubleday, Commanding Fort McKavett, Texas.

Colonel,

            Enclosed you will find a Special Order directing you to make an inspection of Fort Davis.  The Commanding General desires that the inspection be made, and your report transmitted with as little delay as practicable.  You will also find Enclosed a communication from James W. Bush, Quartermaster Sergeant, Troop "I", 9th Cavalry.
             The Commanding General desires that you investigate and report fully upon this case, giving all the facts connected therewith, and particularly if he has been retained in service beyond the period of his enlistment, and how long, and if he was mustered as a soldier on the 31st of December last, his Enlistment having expired, and if he is still retained in service, or if discharged, where and the date of his discharge.         You are authorized to inspect any public property at the post, reported as unfit for use.
             The interests of the Service being greatly dependent upon the harmony and good feeling, existing amongst the Officers at a post.  You will please state, what is the condition of Fort Davis in this respect, and if not favorable, give your view of the causes.
                                           I am Colonel, very respectfully, Your obedient servant.

2 Enclosures (Sgd.) J. A. Augur, Acty. Asst. Adjutant General. L. A. 457.D. T.'72. Par. 2, S. O. # 26. D. T. '72.