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The infantry companies are in good shape tho' I consider [[unclear]] Co which has with it only Lieut. Lyon - in better condition than [[[unclear]] - having all it's officers. Rife. Day [[&?]] Jacobs, [[here?]]. | The infantry companies are in good shape tho' I consider [[unclear]] Co which has with it only Lieut. Lyon - in better condition than [[[unclear]] - having all it's officers. Rife. Day [[&?]] Jacobs, [[here?]]. | ||
I gave special attention to the cavalry companies here - for my own information as well as yours. Capt. Walsh horses are in very fine order - his mount as a whole an unusually good one beyond question. This is his specialty and pride. Otherwise [[unclear]] much disappointed with his company - the horses exepted it is in the worst condition of any company here. The comfort and welfare of his men are wofully neglected - and it is painfully apparent. | I gave special attention to the cavalry companies here - for my own information as well as yours. Capt. Walsh horses are in very fine order - his mount as a whole an unusually good one beyond question. This is his specialty and pride. Otherwise [[unclear]] much disappointed with his company - the horses exepted it is in the worst condition of any company here. The comfort and welfare of his men are wofully neglected - and it is painfully apparent. | ||
Capt. Robinson's company when mounted appeared the best of the four - the horses in good order, ridden well - the | |||
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Fort Arbuckle, C. N. Indian Sy. Sunday, October 4, 1868 Dear General, During theunclear have made a thorough inspection of the troops at this post, giving one day to each company and it's affairs. I have also attendants all the unclear matters with the exception of the Or. Ms. Dept. - Liell Carland being away selecting a location for his mill not far from eighty miles distant from this Post, under Maj. Rey's orders - I have had to await his return before looking thro' his business.
The infantry companies are in good shape tho' I consider unclear Co which has with it only Lieut. Lyon - in better condition than [[[unclear]] - having all it's officers. Rife. Day &? Jacobs, here?. I gave special attention to the cavalry companies here - for my own information as well as yours. Capt. Walsh horses are in very fine order - his mount as a whole an unusually good one beyond question. This is his specialty and pride. Otherwise unclear much disappointed with his company - the horses exepted it is in the worst condition of any company here. The comfort and welfare of his men are wofully neglected - and it is painfully apparent. Capt. Robinson's company when mounted appeared the best of the four - the horses in good order, ridden well - the