Dispatch
William Pfaender to Captain, September 2, 1864
Fort Ridgely
Fort Ridgely, September 2, 1864.
CAPTAIN: I have just received your dispatch of the 31st ultimo,* and am greatly surprised at the news of Indian troubles on the northern portion of our line. Up to this hour (the patrol that left Manannah this morning even having arrived) I have not heard of any disturbances whatever, although I am kept advised of everything transpiring at any portion of the frontier, and Iam really sorry that such wild rumors should still continue to be set afloat. Whenever anything should happen I shall not fail to inform the commanding general without the least delay. I am, captain,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM PFAENDER,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Fort Ridgely. Summary: William Pfaender expresses surprise at reports of Indian troubles on the northern frontier, denies any disturbances, and promises to promptly inform the commanding general if incidents occur.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 41, Part 1
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