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Major Roy referred the letter to me with instructions to remain here and carry out the wishes of General Hazen, giving me full power to call upon the Comdg. Officer here, for any assistance I might require. Captain Rife was evidently piqued at this Indian business being put in my hands instead of his, and altho' he did not venture to dispute my authority at all, was anything but anxious to help me. It so happened that he had to go to Arbuckle as a witness a few days after leaving Lt. lee in command.