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1872

 These papers will also be referred to Maj. Bliss 25 Inf. for an explanation and his reasons for overlooking as Comdg. Officer of the Post the illegal and cruel treatment of the men Leek and Wilkins.

Papers to be returned with reports called for By Command of General Augur: (Sgd) J A Augur Actg. Asst. Adjt. Genl

Dept Texas May 6 72

A.G.O.

Endorsement in letter of General José Ceballos, Army of Mexico, dated Matamoras, Mexico, April 25 1872, relative to Arms turned over to U.S. at Fort Duncan [red ink] 1305 D.T. 72

Received May 13, 1872 Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant General U.S. Army, thru Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of the Mo. for the orders of the Sec of War in this case The Arms in question were turned in to Fort Duncan by Col. Valdez when he crossed the river at Fort Duncan and surrendered his command in March last. Dept. Texas May 14, 72 (Sgd) C. C. Augur Brigadier General USA Comdg. [red ink] Official Sgd Colon Augur [red ink] A. D.C.

Div. Mo. [red ink] 1318 Endorsement on copy of 1360 D.T. 72 Original rec'd May 17, 1872. Respectfully forwarded to Hq. Mil. Div. of the Mo. for information of the Lieut. General Comdg. As to breaking up Camp Supply I have nothing to say, it not being under my command The Lieut General is thoroughly familiar with this whole matter, and I beg him to give such orders in the case as he deems proper. If thought necessary I can send some of the 25 Inf. to Fort Gibson, my own opinion is, I express it with diffidence, not being familiar with matters there, that Fort Gibson should be reoccupied for a long time yet and Cavalry are too valuable for mere garrison purposes. If the Lt. General concurs, and will so telegraph me, I can send two Companies of 25" Inf. there. I have already telegraphed about wagons and ambulances. Dept Texas May 18, 1872 (Sgd) C. C. Augur Brig. Genl U.S.A. Comdg. [red ink] Official (Sgd) Colon Augur [red ink] A.D.C.