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Head Qrs. Tenth Regiment U. S. Cavalry. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, June 19, 1867.

Bvt. Brig. Genl. C. McKeever. Asst. Adjt. Gen'l. U.S.A. Hd. Qrs. Dept. of the Missouri.

           General:-   I enclose herein an official copy of a communication just received from Hd. Qrs. Ft. Leavenworth.
                            As I am authorized by Lieut. Genl. Sherman under date may 20, 1867, to "organize the companies of the 10th Cavalry with a total of 84 enlisted men at first [2 words underline], to be raised to 99 per company subsequently."  (See G. 114.D.M. Vo 2.67 & end.)