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the General an extension of leave but do not deem it advisable for various reasons not the least [ ? ] [ ? ] and [?] is that Genl Sheridan is now marching [ ? ] into the Indian Territory and will most likely return via Fort Gibson and be there in two or three weeks and will wish to see me there and talk matters over in regard to this summers work. Genl Sheridan says he does not think there is much doubt but he can arrange it so that I can