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 may have by a relay of horses, where a troop or squadron commander is near the hostile Indians he will be justified in dismounting one-half of his command and selecting the lightest and best riders to make pursuit by the most vigorous forced marches until the strength of all the animals of his command shall have been exhausted."

The following telegrams show the efforts of the United States troops and the coöperation of Mexican troops under Governor Torres:

" "July 22, 1886. " "Washington, D. C.: "The following telegram just received from General Miles:

Captain Lawton reports, through Colonel Royall, commanding at Fort Huachuca, that his camp surprised Ge-