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Robinson, Pratt & Nordstrom start in a few moments for Arbuckle, on G. C. M. | Robinson, Pratt & Nordstrom start in a few moments for Arbuckle, on G. C. M. Little Raven has just come in and reported the departure last night of the larger half of the band of Cheyennes under Little Robe, the latter has not gone, and I have sent for him to come in & report. Little Raven says they are moving North of the Mountains, and rapidly, will reach Antelope Hills by tomorrow morning. | ||
Maj. Kidd says he cannot mount over 140 men and nearly if not quite 100 of those would be on foot within 75 miles. | |||
We are, in short, powerless, for want of men f [strike] and horses, and if these fellows succeed in getting away unharmed, will not the rest soon follow. | |||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 20 May 2019
Alvord 1869-4-19
Camp Witchita, Witchita Mts. Indian Territory April 19, 1869.
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Dear General
Robinson, Pratt & Nordstrom start in a few moments for Arbuckle, on G. C. M. Little Raven has just come in and reported the departure last night of the larger half of the band of Cheyennes under Little Robe, the latter has not gone, and I have sent for him to come in & report. Little Raven says they are moving North of the Mountains, and rapidly, will reach Antelope Hills by tomorrow morning.
Maj. Kidd says he cannot mount over 140 men and nearly if not quite 100 of those would be on foot within 75 miles.
We are, in short, powerless, for want of men f [strike] and horses, and if these fellows succeed in getting away unharmed, will not the rest soon follow.