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receiving forage that have been experienced here, the contractors have failed us. Fortunately, the agent here had a large supply of corn in the ear and corn sheller. Davidson's men were set to work shelling. in this way suffficient was gotten to start his command. Unfortunately, as Buell's Command were about to do the same, the machine broke beyond repair. I then sent hid train to Whalley Ranche for oats, when it reached Red River a sudden and great rain prevented its crossing. It may have crossed before this. The Contractor's first train will reach here on Tuesday next--.fifteenth and Buell's has been ordered back unless already across the river. Buell will then probably leave here on Thursday, seventeenth, this delay has been unavoidable.

 Buell will operate until he communicates with you, up Red River and whenever he thinks he might find Indians. I have directed him to have his scouts connect with yours as soon as possible.  I enclose copies of Gen. Sheridan's two dispatches--- one of miles account of his affair and an account of Davidson's affair at Wichita Agency.  Let me hear from you as soon as possible.  Did your Commander reach Camp Supply all right?
 I found General Baird here,he left on the 4th with Comly.  Jake leaves tomorrow with Judd.  I had ordered Col. Wood here, he has not arrived yet. As I remain myself here,

I shall revoke this order. I returned yesterday from the Wichita Agency, where I found matters in good condition. Capt. Lawson, 25Infy. is in command.

                                                                                                                                                    Very respectfully Yours
                                                                                                                                                        Sgt C C Augur
                                                                                                                                                                             Brig.  General