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June 4. 1872. SILL, Fort, Commanding Officer Fort Sill, I. T.

Sir:

           The troops from Fort Richardson have been almost constantly scouting, for the past three weeks, after Indians, depredating in the vicinity of that post.  Everything indicates, that these Indians come from the reservations about Fort Sill.   
            The Commanding General desires, that you see the Agent of these Indians, and see if some means cannot be contrived, to keep them on the reservation.
            He also directs, that you establish one or more Camps, in the vicinity of Red River, for the purpose of keeping these Indians in.
            He cannot indicate the points of these Camps, nor is he certain that a proper system of continual scouting will not answer a better purpose.  He is certain however, that you should make some effort to prevent the Indians from leaving the reservation in the direction of Red River, and expects you to do so.