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114 807. "Telegram." MO. MIL. DIV. [left margin] October 29. 1874. Lieut. General Sheridan, U.S.A. Fort Dodge, Kansas via Leavenworth, Kans.

          MacKenzie reports from Camp on branch of Pease River Oct. 16. that he followed large trail Comanches, Kiowas and Cheyennes to near mouth of Mulberry Creek on Red River where trail turned North.   Horses could follow no further - hopes to move again shortly.  Has sent train into Camp Supply.  Thinks Corn should be pushed from Camp Supply to McClellan's Creek and from Bascom New Mexico to Juanta des Cordose on upper Red River.  Thinks Indians will hang about ravines on Edge of Plains between headwaters of North Fork and Red River or Canadian.  Anderson from Camp Supply Oct. 19. reports arrival of MacKenzie's train much broken down.  Supplies go out fast as possible.  Train crossed trail of large war party on way down moving towards head of the valley Fresh water form of Brazos, he supposed them to be in camp fifty (50) miles from him and has notified MacKenzie, presumed to be then at Cotton Wood Springs, thirty five (35) miles distant.
                                                                                                      (Sgd) J. H. Taylor

4196'7.'8. D.T.'74 A. A. G. Official copy by mail _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 810. "Telegram."