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North on the Kansas Pacific R.R at Fort Harker Kas. Military Reservation Military Reservation has not yet been declared by the President. a rough survey was made embracing an area of three miles north and South: by six East and west. An accurate survey showing the topography of the country, Plans of Post, buildings, etc, is now being made. Indian Reservation Indian Reservation about 100 miles square and is occupied by the Kiowas, Comanches, Apaches and affiliated bands. Estimated number. Kiowas 1896 Comanches 2743? Apaches 375 Affiliated Bands. 1216 The Kiowas, Comanches and apaches are at present quiet and peacable, but at times inclined to be hostile and troublesome. The affiliated Bands are quiet and friendly, and a separate agency, has lately been established for them, on the Washita River 35 miles North. Cheyenne and Arrapahoe agency is located on the North Fork of the Canadian River 40 miles North, Kiowa and Comanche agency is located 2 1/2 miles South on Cache creek. Buildings, Stone and adobe, two dwellings, school house and steam saw mill Indian Commissary Stonehouse, two frame buildings