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stated my action, and was informed by him that the order referred to in paper "B" emanated from Department Headquarters instead of Genl. Gregg, as I supposed.
On the 9th I wrote paper C. Paper "D was written on the 11th after seeing Genl Briscoe's order marked "E" (Please note endorsement on "E")
I submit these papers unofficially because decision has been rendered on Genl Briscoe's Report, and because I have no desire or wish to press the matter further, than to place myself aright in your office.
I endeavored to act cautiously, and prudently, and would not have acted contrary to Genl Gregg's order, had not the true interest of the Bureau required horses, to adjust the daily accommodation of complaints, which were coming from all parts of our large counties, to meet which, I