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that order. This takes Pratt, Nordstrom, & Robinson from here to Arbuckle. They will not, I think, be gone long.

   On Wednesday Harmon started again to finish his work among the horse thieves and yesterday he sent in Jesse Starr another of the Gang and two more horses, one belonging to "Horseback" and the other to the "Arrapahoes."
   Enclosed is the communication about Capt. Alvord of which I spoke to you.
   Enclosed also is an order transferring the Hd. Qrs. here which is for your personal file
   April 17th.  Lt. Lee has just got in from Arbuckle.  We hear of your making quick time  Gen'l. Hazen had a council today with the Kiowas and others who are some distance away in the Washita.  They promised to send in most of their people and herds of ponies and try the farming.