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Hd. Qrs.D.T. Fort. Sill. i.T.Sept, 17 1874 Mo.Mil.Div. Dear General Sheridan, I enclose copies of a number of letters received from Mackenzie. Although of different dates, they were all received here the same day. You will see from them, that he has had the same trouble as ourselves in getting forage to load his train. I have sent for Holabird to go to Dallas and other points and to see exactly what we can depend upon from our contractors. Meanwhile I will ask you to send five thousand bushels more corn to Denison or Dallas for Fort. Griffin. Since the secretary broke up the Dallas arrangement, I am entirely in the dark about matters there. The Dr.Mr who ships it, should notify Hoabird, that he may notify the contractor.. Buelle's train, I am sorry to say, is still detained south of Red river. There seems to have been a very great and a very unexpected rise in that stream. I sent the train there, in order to hasten matters, as it did in the case of Davidson's command, but owing to the high water, it will cause delay instead; it cannot be helped. Buelle is very impatient as well as myself, I really do not think, however, that this delay will be in the least detrimental, as the Indians are effected by the other other columns, they will fall back probably upon the Main road and Buell will be in good time to meet them. Meanwhile the presence of his command here has been beneficial . Yours very truly, (Sgd) C.C.Augur, Brig. Genl, Commdg

Chief Dr.Mr.D.T. "Telegram" Colonel Holabird, Dept. Hdqrs, San Antonio, TX Fort Sill, Sept. 20,1874

I shall not probably go to Chicago, Arla has lettres for you telling both Colie and yourself what I wish done. You may do your work possibly without coming here and in time to let you meet Mrs.Holabird in Chicago. The only transportation at Dallas is what waits to bring up Colie and yourself if you come. The mules to be purchased for Griffin should be sent here as soon as possible in teams with wagons. Is not Dallas a good place to purchase mules the wagons and harness could be sent there. You may meet Arlo on the road and get your letter. Colie must wait until he arrives here. (sgd) .C.C. Augur, Brig. Genl.