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Camp Witchita. Witchita Mts. Indian Territory Sunday, April 18, 1869.

Dear General,

       Starting in very good season on Tuesday morning, Jones and myself with three troopers, accompanied Mr. Colyer and his escort to Chandler's ranche.    Jacob wanted to camp there but Mr. Colyer protested and I told them I could not afford to more so slowly and must go on if they stopped there.    It was then agreed to go on five miles to the branch of Cache Ck. half way between the old ranche and  the place where our old June trail intercepts the Cobb road.  Jones and I call the stream Apache Creek.