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Regiment, or more, if you think necessary to Fort Gibson, to meet and consult with Mr. Hoag, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, in reference to the removal of Settlers from the Indian Territory.

    You should telegraph Supt. Hoag the time, as nearly as You can fix it, when you will be at Gibson.  In reference to the suggestion of the Lieut. General, that Fort Gibson be reoccupied; I shall be guided by the report you make me from that post, after your consultation with Supt. Hoag, and seeing the bearing it may have upon the work you have in hand.  Should you deem its occupation necessary, you may occupy it at once, and I will make the order subsequently.