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under orders from the Dept of the Interior  I informed him of my instructions to Capt. Ballard which he approved  I have directed Capt. Ballard since then to only take action in the Teritory in urgent cases to prevent cruelty until he is informed as to the wishes of Genl. Sanford.

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J.W. Sprague
Brig Genl Asst Com