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They have, however, up to this time, been supplied with rations from the Tax in Kind; hence there has been no provision return required.

Columbus, the next place of importance that I visited, is one of the largest Towns in the state. Col. G. M. S. Johnson, 13th Ind. Cav. Comd'g. north east Sub District has his Headquarters at this place. He very cordially rendered me all the assistance he could, consistent with his military duties. There are so few Officers on duty in his District that I found it very difficult to get any detailed, as in many instances companies are commanded by non-commissioned officers.

Lieut. Childs 14th Ohio Battery has been detailed at Columbus, but since entering upon his duties as Provost Marshal