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Since then I have received a note from Major Roy, dated 12th instant, in which he writes:- | Since then I have received a note from Major Roy, dated 12th instant, in which he writes:- | ||
"You are authorized to remain at Fort Cobb, until such time as in your judgment your services can be dispensed with." | "You are authorized to remain at Fort Cobb, until such time as in your judgment your services can be dispensed with." | ||
Accordingly I remain for the present, have the Indian business in charge during General Hazen's absence. He will be back here however, next Thursday, 19th, and in | |||
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Camp at Old Fort Cobb, In. Ty. Monday, November 16, 1868.
Dear General,
Last Wednesday I wrote you a long letter about my being here, my doings here, and particularly regarding the establishment of a new post in this part of the District. Let me again say that I hope you will at once take some official and effective steps in regard to the latter subject.
I also stated in my letter that General Hazen has written to Major Roy (Nov. 7) requesting that I might be authorized to remain here a while to assist Gen. H. in getting started in his work. I now enclose a copy of Gen'l. Hazen's letter to Major Roy. Gen'l. H. left this place on Thursday to go to Arbuckle, and took my letter to you to mail there. I suppose it will reach Gibson on the 20th, the day your leave expires - if I am not mistaken.
Since then I have received a note from Major Roy, dated 12th instant, in which he writes:-
"You are authorized to remain at Fort Cobb, until such time as in your judgment your services can be dispensed with."
Accordingly I remain for the present, have the Indian business in charge during General Hazen's absence. He will be back here however, next Thursday, 19th, and in