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I have heard the affidavit of Mr. Armstrong read and am cognizant of the facts connected with the killing of the cattle by the Kiowas as set forth therein and aver that it is correct in every particular. I was herding these cattle from July 1st 1870 to Feby 5 1871 and during that time about 35 head died certainly not more than that. Ten men are now in the employ herding cattle. Of cattle herded in that herd turned over to the Government at the time herein before stated and which have been herded since as Govt cattle and which unclear recognized as the same cattle some twenty to thirty heard are now in the Butchers Corral to be butchered and issued to the Garrison and six head have already been so issued two killed this morning for that purpose. unclear to and subscribed before me this 13 day of February 1871 J. Will. Myers 2nd Lt. 10th Cavy. Post Asst.

Wm. H. Gillman