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Regiment, or more, if you think necessary to Fort Gibson, to meet and consult with Mr. Hoag, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, in reference to the removal of Settlers from the Indian Territory.

    You should telegraph Supt. Hoag the time, as nearly as You can fix it, when you will be at Gibson.  In reference to the suggestion of the Lieut. General, that Fort Gibson be reoccupied; I shall be guided by the report you make me from that post, after your consultation with Supt. Hoag, and seeing the bearing it may have upon the work you have in hand.  Should you deem its occupation necessary, you may occupy it at once, and I will make the order subsequently.
    It had better be supplied from St. Louis, I think, and you can telegraph direct to Lieut. General Sheridan, to have necessary supplies sent.
                                       I am Colonel, very respectfully
                                             Your obdt. servant
                            (Sgd.)        C. C. Augur
                                              Brigadier General
                                              Commanding

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                                                                  San Antonio, Tex. April 8, 1872.

Doubleday Colonel A. Doubleday 24th Infy. Commanding Fort McKavett, Tex.

Colonel,

                 Referring to the report of his Scout, made by Lieut. Byron Dawson, 9th Cavy., and forwarded by you with endorsement of the 3rd. inst.:  I am instructed by the General Commanding to express his dissatisfaction with the conduct of Lieut. Dawson, both, as connected with the Scout itself, and with tone and character of his Explanation and reasons for abandoning his pursuit of Indians, while in a warm trail.  If Lieut. Dawson is satisfied with his conduct on this scout, and convinced by his reasons given for returning from pursuit, the General is of opinion the he has mistaken his profession, as it is impossible with such views, for him ever to achieve distinction in the Army or be of any use to the Government.  If he is not satisfied with himself in connection therewith, and thinks he can do better another time, the General wishes you, to give him the first opportunity that occurs to recover himself, and show what he can, or is disposed to do.
                Such a milk and water way of pursuing Indians is throwing discredit upon the entire Army, and the General does not propose, so far as he can prevent it, to allow it, to