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ended in a Knockdown between Gray & Lyon the
ended in a Knockdown between Gray & Lyon the
night before I arrived, the latter having lost $200. or $300.
night before I arrived, the latter having lost $200. or $300.
The Post matters proper are in fair condition
I think Baker, as Adjt. has been rather careless
and having an incompetent Sergeant Major

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There seems to be a great passion for trying men by Courts martial and for giving Guard House sentences here There are from 36 to 210 in the guard house all the time Whiskey among the officers produces much trouble among them and disaffection on the part of the of the men May. Roy drinks hard, and Rife Walsh May & Day get drunk whenever they can. Baker also. Robinson, Lee, Lyon & Garland drink hard also. There has also been much gambling lately which ended in a Knockdown between Gray & Lyon the night before I arrived, the latter having lost $200. or $300. The Post matters proper are in fair condition I think Baker, as Adjt. has been rather careless and having an incompetent Sergeant Major