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H uncertain Dirt. of the Indian Ty Camp Witchita - Witchita Mts. April 9, 1869.

Bvt. Lt Col. A.F. Rocknell? uncertain uncertain USA Chief uncertain uncertain Dirt In. Ty

Sir: I desire you immediately upon your arrival at Fort Gibson to take necessary steps to have forwarded to Camp Witchita. In. 5y. supply of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage and Quartermaster Stores sufficient for the use of eight hundred cavalry and two hundred infantry for six months - including provisions for one thousand public animals and tools and materials needed in the erection of temporary quarters for the number of troops named. For this purpose you will use all transportation appertaining to the Depot of Fort Gibson. The usual allowance for a two company post may remain at Fort Gibson But all work engaging any other teams will be suspended until the required supplies have been forwarded. You will also provide transportation for a six months supply of Subsistence Stores for the same command which the Chief Commisary