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know the condition of affairs here in regard to this matter. and also what may be expected unless prompt means are taken to supply the Indians with food. We are very short of rations here for the troops but I have let Gen. Hazen have everything that can be spared. and in case we get a supply of Commissary stores - I will not hesitate to issue to the Indians. altho' it is against orders or rather I have no orders to do so. Word has been sent to the Chiefs of the different Bands or tribes - to come in Friday to have another talk - and that the man from Washington as we call (or the Indians think all men from the East are from Washington) Mr Collyer, wants to see them all together and talk to them - I hope that