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Mill. Bluff I. T. Mch 5th 1869.

My Dear General,

                    I arrived yesterday the 4th Mch and am duly "Inaugurated", [underline] as the orders forwarded to Dept. Hd. Qrs. will show.  I regret not seeing you, but, have        received your various communications including "Confidential" letter of instructions, all of which will be carried out to the best of my ability.
    I find the command here, without either rations or forage, only five days rations left them by Gen. Custer, which  expire to-day.  I have taken the necessary steps to secure the much