The regiment turned out in fine style and showed themselves to be well drilled soldiers, thoroughly understanding military tactics.

The Pawnee scouts were also reviewed and it was very amusing to see them in their full regulation uniform.

They had been furnished a regular cavalry uniform and on this parade some of them had their heavy overcoats on, others their large black hats, with all the brass accoutrements attached; some of them were minus pantaloons and only wore a breech clout.

Others wore regulation pantaloons but no shirts on and were bareheaded; others again had the seat of the pantaloons cut out, leaving only leggins; some of them wore brass spurs, but had no boots or moccasins on.

They seemed to understand the drill remarkably well for Indians.