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I will endeavor in any event to take care of myself and my Command and you should feel no apprehension should you not hear from me directly - or even should rumors reach you of any disaster - The most I fear is the want of good water for man and animals - I think of success however, to show these Indians that this country West of the North Fork heretofore exclusively occupied by them, can be traveled over, even in the very worst kind of weather. Love to Louisa and all the young fry - and kind regards to inquiring friends - Affectionately B.H. Grierson