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Buell with 4 Companies of Cavalry and two of Infantry is expected here to-day - he moves out in advance of General D. Nolan is with Buell. General Augur arrived here a few days ago escorted by two Companies of the 9th Cavalry under major Morrow. Kennedy and Keyes are here, and will garrison the Post during the absence of the expedition. Lawson [underline], Lyttle, and Morrison are at the Witchita Agency. Nothing from Miles' Column yet. He was reported within three days march of the Wichita Agency when I wrote you last, but it appears that was a canard.

       I have talked with Jones and everyone else about the fight, and can only learn of one indian killed at the fight.  We had none killed, but three