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It was entirely competent and proper for him to have done so, to a still greater extent, and if any of his officers grumbled and expressed discontent with the arrangement, he was justified in leaving them behind.

  The Comdg Genl observed with regret that the name of Lt. Pratt never comes before him except in connection with charges and complaints in which he is always more or less involved.   It is to be hoped this Officer will find in some way in the future by which if his name is to appear at Headquarters at all, it should be in a manner more to his credit.
   Capt. Keyes' Co. will be released from duty at Ft. Griffin and ordered for duty to Genl Davidson's column in the field.
   The Comdg Genl cannot let this occasion pass without commending most heartily the zeal and activity constantly exhibited by Lt. Col. Buell since he has been in command at Ft. Griffin, as shown by the frequency of his scouts from this post, often under his command and regrets that the same soldierly spirit does not seem to animate all his officers.
   All the papers relating to this case are herewith returned.

DT SA Aug 6/74 By command of Brig. Genl Augur A.A.A. Genl

Mil Div of Mo 313 Endorsement on communication from C. O. Ft. Sill I.T. dated July 29, 1874 enclosing the talk held with the friendly Kiowas and Comanches at his post on the 28 inst. and in which he explained to them the order received from the Dept. Comdr. 3131 DT 74 (2 Encl. Proceedings of Council or talk and copy of telegram LS 551 DT 74 prepared in the office of the A.A. Genl. of the Dept. Respectfully forwarded to Hq Mil Div of the Mo for the information of the Lt. Gen'l.

  There seems already to be a difference of opinion between Col. Davidson and the Indian Agent as to what Indians are to be permitted to come in.  This difference of opinion is likely to increase and to to [sic] extend to other points and may lead to unfortunate results.   There should be but one authority to communicate with the Indians and should be settled at once which authority that is - Military or the civil agents.  It is equally important that the terms which are to be imposed upon the Indians should be known and communicated to the officers in command - that there may be no discrepancy in the terms to be granted by different Commanders.  These terms would in my opinion also be made known to the Indians, that they may understand what to expect.  It is possible that many of them would agree to terms and come in soon and submit to them if they