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three days but did not inflict any further loss, as they were well protected. They know of 8 indians killed and are sure they killed and wounded 70 of them. The squaws & children sat on the bluff urging them on to deeds of valor. Two of the scouts made their way out on the 2nd night and took the news to Fort Wallace. I forgot to say that the indians captured 7 horses and killed the remainder - 47 - But Lieut Col Carpenter 10th Cav. had arrived to their assistance on the 25th but did not consider his company sufficient escort to the wounded and was intending to send for further reinforcements. Col. Bankhead packed up everything and struck across the country for Wallace. Sept 27th- Col. Brisbin returned and we lie in camp all day. Sept 28th all return to mouth of