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an elevated plateau arriving at the camp late in the afternoon. Found that Col Mizner 2nd Cav had been out from McPherson and taken back all the surplus wagons, to bring out supplies for us. The news is that we remain here as long as Genl Sheridan wants us then go back to north Platte: that we are not to go to the Dept. Mo. Genl Sheridan having chosen the 3rd Cav. in preference. This news confirmed by the couriers who had arrived from Genl Sheridan. Oct 6th Laid in camp all day. " 7th Moved camp about 5 miles up Thickwood Creek. Oct blank space Co. went on hunting expedition, but did not kill anything. On return found Lieut Pealle? and Lieut Augur & unclear 2nd Cav. had come in with a train from Fort McPherson