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Fort Marion St Augustine
Sept 23^rd 1876

Lt Col J W Forsyth
Mil Sec Chicago, Ill.
Sir
I have the honor to report the
Indians in a satisfactory condition
in every respect. A more carefully
obedient, and better behaved lot of
men I have never known. The
facilities for teaching them, have
been increased, and there is no lack
of interest on their part. The ad-
vancement they make, more than
meet our expectations
                                  

Very Respectfully,
                     Your Obdt. Servt.
Signed           R H Platt
                     1^st Lieut. 10^th Cavalry
             In charge of Indian prisoners