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[red ink] 1872

Griffin Ft. C.O.

Endorsement on letter of Capt. Theodore Schwan, 11 Inf. Ft. Griffin Texas, Aug 11 1872 calls attention to the fact that Musician Esendero of his company is now on a pass not forwarded through his Co. Comdr. and requests that this soldier may be requested to send communication through proper channel. [red ink] 2477 D.T. 72 1670

Received D. T. Aug 22 72 Respectfully returned to the C.O. Ft. Griffin. The Comdg Gen'l remembers very well that when Company Com'dr he complained very much as Capt Schwan has, about his Musician but could effect no change. The same system with regard to them has been observed in the service and it is not believed any change can now be made except it were desirable. By Command of General Augur (Sgd) J A Augur A A A Genl D.T. Aug 23 72

Richardson Ft. C.O. Endorsement on letter of Capt. J. A. Wilcox 4 Cavy, to the A G O dated Fort Richardson, Texas, Aug. 9 1872. Requests information whether or not officers are entitled to Barracks and Stables for their companies according to the rank of the Company Commander. [red ink] 2467 DT 72 Respectfully forwarded (thro Hq. Dept. of Tx.) by the C.O. Fort Richardson, Tex. Aug, 22, 1872. [red ink in margin] 1676 Respectfully returned to the C.O. Ft. Richardson. The Comdg General thinks it not necessary to refer this to the Adjt. Genl. Neither regulations nor custom establish or recognize any fixed rule in this subject. When troops first occupy a post it is usual and proper for officers to have choice of Company quarters according to rank, but to change company quarters subsequently upon change of relative rank made by increasing or diminishing garrisons would lead to endless trouble and inconvenience. It is one of those subjects that must be left to some discretion of Commanding Officers. In adjusting matters of this nature he should give due consideration to rank and to the service of companies - other things being equal, they should decide. Aug. 23, 72 D.T. Aug 24 72 By Command of General Augur (Sgd) J. A. Augur AAA Genl