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tents have been full of Officers of the 9th & sixth Cavalry & fifteenth Infantry who called to see us.
Hatch has in addition to 9 Companies of his unclear 2 Cos of the 6th Cavalry & some Infantry of 100 Indian Scouts. His command are worn out with long continued service in the field. He would no doubt be glad to have me remain much longer with my Command than the time Specified but he seems to understand that I am to go back - there - I will help him all I can while I remain. A portion of his command had a fight about a week ago with Victorio & his Indians. Capt Canoll & several Soldiers being wounded. I have not heard how many Indians were killed or wounded. The Indians were driven off & Canoll & his men
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I write this to-night so that it may go out to-morrow. Will write you again soon
Love to all As Ever Affectionatlely Yours BHGrierson