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force of 300 Cavalry and with that and about 200 Indians selected from the peaceably disposed tribes now in this vicinity I will be in readiness to move with Gen Sheridan against the Hostile Indians in case a movement is finally determined upon from this point - Gen. Sheridan is now endeavoring to induce all Indians to come in and accept of the terms offered - and from present indications it looks as if they would accept of his terms, but may not and should they conclude not to do so, He will move [?apace?] or go for them as the saying is. I am more than ever convinced that my coming here at this time is well and by my trip last June and July I gained a knowledge