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UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE, Fort Defiance Navajo Agency, May 29th, 1888

B. H. Grierson Santa Fe New Mex

Dear General

         I am brief but esteemed favor of the 9th instant was resently recd inclosing Chandlers letter to you.  But being constantly on the march my mail is slow in catching me, and I am crowed for time [underline] to reply promptly. [underline]