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Officer, nor more then a dozen Mounted men who could possibly be spared from their Post for Scouting Service.

    As Commander of this Sub-District of the Brazos, I have the troops stationed at Ft. Griffin at my disposal for Scouting & other purposes, & from that Post I can accomplish something more than at present [2 words underline] here.  I have discussed the situation freely with Capt. Byrne who can post you as regards the limited effective mounted force both here & at Ft. Griffin.
    Could we be notified here of the movements of the Indians when coming south of Red River in time, we might do something towards our taking & chastising them before their return; but when we learn of their being on this side of Red river it is generally after they have committed some depredation & too late to overtake them before crossing back on their reserve where they are perfectly safe.