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Memorandum. Fort Sill, I.I., Sept. 2. 1874. Davidson proposes, with his column of six Companies of Cavalry and three Companies of Infantry, to move up the Washington river to bag whatever Indians may be between him and Miles column. Should no success be had there, of the meeting Miles, he proposes to turning South, to the North Fork of Red River, to get whatever may lie between him and MacKenzie's column, going up North Fork until he meets the latter Officer - future operations to be determined of the seeing MacKenzie. (Memorandum of Davidson's plan of march - for Gen. MacKenzie)
Telegram, Fort Sill, I.I., Sept. 3. 1874. Mo.Mil.Div. Lieut General Sheridan, Chicago, Ills. Arrived here on the first. Baird is here and leaves tomorrow for home. Davidson is delayed by non-arrival of certain necessary stories - side-lines, {?} he will be off in good time and in good condition. I remain here until troops all leave. The affair at the Wichita Agency has had an Excellent Effect and strengthened the friendly Indians, they are apparently few now and offer for Enlistment as scouts. How many Indian Scouts are allotted to the Department? (Sgd) CC Augur Brig. Gent
Fort Sill, I.I., Sept. 8. 1874. Mo. Mil.Div. Dear General Sheridan, Every thing going on well here. The forage has not yet arrived. Wagons were sent to Whalley's Ranche in Texas - fifty miles for Oats - Whalley has Eight thousand bushels, but the Indians have stolen all his horses and mules and he has no way of hauling it. There is plenty of Corn at the Agency, but unshelled and the Agent has but few men to work. Men are detailed from the command to assist in running the cornshellers. Yesterday a severe rain stopped that for awhile, Eventually a covering was rigged and work continued. Up to last night they have shelled seven hundred bushels, to day will give us six hundred more - Enough with the Oats to give Davidson twentyfive days half forage. Laricats and sidelines are behind, but the command can get on without them - having {?} out deficiencies by use of rope in D.M.D - Davidson's horses are in fine condition, his train fair. The necessity for leaving troop at the Wichita Agency were not contemplated at first, and has involved the necessity of giving