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53 878. "Telegram." MO. MIL.DIV. [left margin] August 26, 1872. Lieut. General Sheridan, Chicago, Ills.

                          Dispatch just received from MacKenzie, seventh instant, at Las Cunaditas, near Fort Sumner. He struck a large wagon and cattle trail and has followed it across the Staked Plains and will find where it terminates.  He may have to order purchase of supplies.  Will you give orders for their prompt payment.
                                                                                                  (Sgd)   C. C. Augur

2506.D.T.'72 Brigadier General _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 881. MERRIAM, [left margin] August 27. 1872. Major H. C. Merriam, 24th Infantry, Commanding Fort Duncan, Tex. Major: