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June 4. 1872. SILL, Fort, Commanding Officer Fort Sill, I. T.

Sir:

           The troops from Fort Richardson have been almost constantly scouting, for the past three weeks, after Indians, depredating in the vicinity of that post.  Everything indicates, that these Indians come from the reservations about Fort Sill.   
            The Commanding General desires, that you see the Agent of these Indians, and see if some means cannot be contrived, to keep them on the reservation.
            He also directs, that you establish one or more Camps, in the vicinity of Red River, for the purpose of keeping these Indians in.
            He cannot indicate the points of these Camps, nor is he certain that a proper system of continual scouting will not answer a better purpose.  He is certain however, that you should make some effort to prevent the Indians from leaving the reservation in the direction of Red River, and expects you to do so.
            Please report what action you take.  It is possible, that you are doing something now, but no report of any such action has been received at these Headquarters.
                                     Very respectfully
                                     Your obdt. servant
                             (Sgd) J. A. Augur
                                       Actg. Asst. Adjutant General

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 509. June 4. 1872. DUNCAN, Commanding Officer Fort Duncan, Texas.

Sir:

            The Cavalry at Forts Duncan, McIntosh and Clark can be made much more useful and effective, if their operations are made in pursuance of some general plan, and they work together in carrying it out.
            Colonel Merritt, Commanding Fort Clark, has been directed to commence some systematic operations for the protection against Indian raids on the Rio Grande frontier, from McIntosh to mouth of Pecos, and beyond, if necessary:  and the Commanding General desires that you communicate with him and subordinate the action of your Cavalry to the