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arrival. The roads have been in such condition between Griffin and Railroad that it has been impossible to get forage or any supplies over them and at last accounts there was no grain of any Kind at Fort Griffin. It is well we did not attempt to Keep our Camps up during the winter. They could. It have been supplied. I had a telegram from Davidson at Sill, saying that Colonel Miles with 4 Companies of Cavalry was there, I have I knowledge why he came there, or how long he was to remain. I have no doubt, he got Everything he desired, as I am sure Davidson would divide with him all he has.

Very respectfully Your obit Servant (Sgd) C. C. Augur Brig General U S A Commanding

Febry 11, 1875 Russell Capt. G. B. Russell, 9th Infy A. A. Inspector General Dept. of Texas

Sir: The Department Commander directs that you proceed tomorrow to Dallas, Denison, Caddo Forts Richardson and Griffin, and if practicable to visit the Company at work on telegraph line and report the progress made and the prospect at Dallas to Examine the Cavalry horses purchased there, then to Examine those at Caddo sent from St Louis and compare the same, reporting apparent difference in value for Cavalry. At Caddo to Examine as to wh at stores are there for Sill and what Contractor is doing in the way of forwarding same to Post. At Fort Richardson to Examine particularly the means of transportation, and to report the number of six mule teams, available for work - was and the number of Mules unfit - also the condition of the Cavalry horses there. The same for Fort Griffin - also to see the Contractor and learn whether he is to be able to do our work during Spring and Summer. To ascertain the amount of Forage and Subsistence at Each of those Post now, and what it will be on March 15th supposing anything to reach there, now under orders.

To attend to all the Posts concerned in the Memorandum given you by the Chief Or? Mr? and Actg Chf. Commg?

To Examine into the difficulties at Fort Griffin, Embraced