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again to Gibson - after he makes the necessary arrangements for the Supply of the troops here and soon to be here - but so soon as the order comes for the Establishment of the Post at this point (& which I soon expect) the Chief {?Agent?] of the District must be at this place - with the Headquarters - and in fact should be here at once - In case Col R. does not wish to come here permanently - I shall not insist upon it - but will apply immediately for another Quarter Master - or Chief Quarter Master of the Dist. Of course - I wish you to say nothing about all this -I am glad you have got a Stove up to make you more comfortable I will attend Lewis - case when he arrives -