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hostilities. and drive them on the warpath. Captain Burke 10th Cavalry who has been patrolling the line of RedRiver reports that he prevented several parties of Indians from crossing into Texas by his presence on that line. He returned to this postbrining with him four horse thieves and whiskey dealers.The Purses for this command have arrived from Fort Leavenworth and are being shod, the command will be ready to meet any emergency and the best possible disposition of the troops will be made to control and punish the unruly Indians, protect those that are friendly and the Texas border. Very respectfully Your Ob't? Servt? Colonel 10th Cavalry But May unclear Commanding