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30 [stamp] 535. MERRITT, W. [left column] Lieut. Col. Wesley Merritt June 10, 1872. Commanding Fort Clark, Texas.

Colonel,

                 Your letter of the 6th inst., reporting capture of three Mexicans and two Negroes, claiming to be soldiers of the Mexican Army, driven to this side the river by Revolutionists - but reported to be marauders and Cattle-thieves, is received.
                 The Commanding General directs that you retain them as prisoners until further orders, taking charge of all arms and other property found with them.
                 He also desires, that you forward a list of their names and the command, they claim to belong to, and when and where they were driven across the river.  Forward also the statement of the American Consul - Mr. Schuhardt - concerning these men and all other information, you can obtain, bearing on this case.
                                              Very respectfully
                                              Your obdt. servant
                                    (Sgd)  J. A. Augur

1622 D. T. '72. Actg. Asst. Adjutant General ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________