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regard to decision as to date of your leaving Jacksonville - and I will calculate your probable arrival at Fort Smith and try and meet you there if possible.

     I will be detained here some days but think that this Indian business - and other matters which now require my attention here will soon be decided and give me an opportunity to go to Fort Gibson - I wrote Col Rockwell to-day and there will be no doubt about the completion of our Quarters by the time of your arrival.   By a letter of late date from Chaplain Grimes I learn that that [sic] the plastering is all finished, and done in good style and another coat of oil is being put on the Woodwork.  So come along.