R. F. Maury, July 13, 1863

Camp No. 24, on Boisé River, Idaho Ter., July 13, 1863.

Sir: Ihave been joined by Companies H and J, First Washington Territory Infantry, the strength of which you will see from the returns, and am now waiting for the necessary outfit, the supplies not having as yet arrived. In consequence of the scarcity and difficulty of procuring the means of transportation, I have determined to establish a depot at some eligible point between this and Fort Hall, from which I can send back a portion of our train for such additional supplies as They report having seen Indians on Camas Prairie and beyond, though making no demonstration of hostilities. They also say that General Connor has been disappointed in his arrangements with the Indians; that one train had already been attacked some forty miles beyond Fort Hall. It will take me but few days to move after receiving the necessary Supplies from Captain Hughes, which I have reason to think will be very soon, as his train has been heard from at Snake River, some forty miles distant.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,