Letter

BELKNAP, Secretary of War to Hamilton Fish, February 5, 1875

[Inclosure in No. 188.]

General Belknap to Mr. Fish.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit, for your information, a copy of the report of the commanding officer of Fort Duncan, Texas, of an interview with the officer commanding the Mexican forces in Northern Coahuila, who states his instructions are to tight Indians hostile to the United States, and to co-operate with our troops when requested to do so.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WM. W. BELKNAP,
Secretary of War.

The honorable the Secretary of State.

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