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       I feel that your kind prayer "The Lord bless you", [4 words underlined] so generously uttered when you bade me good bye at Camp Mitchell, has been granted, and to that same gracious Saviour I ascribe all the praise.
       I am thankful to read, in an official notice received at this post, that Lieutenant Jacobs has been placed on the list of those "awaiting orders".     It will afford him that time and experience, in learning to respect the rights and feelings of others which he needs to be taught before men are again placed under his command.   I say this much, on behalf of the soldiers and teamsters of our army.
       Thanking you sincerely for your many acts of genuine good will and kindness I am dear General
                 Ever sincerely
                            Your much obliged friend & admirer
                                        Vincent Colyer
                                         Secretary
                                          US Indian Commission
                                          Cooper Institute, New York

Major General B. H. Grierson USA Commanding District Indian Territory

    The Escort will remain here 10 days to recruit mules and then return home the way they came.  I send this by mail I leave here on Monday 17th for Fort Wingate via Santa Fea.

[along left side of page] Please present my best regards to Mrs. Grierson and family. VC

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