The distance to Camp Supply was about two hundred miles.

Because of the very cold weather it was sure to be a hard trip.

None of the scouts were at all keen about undertaking it, but it was finally settled that "Wild Bill," "Little Geary," a half-breed, and three other scouts should carry the dispatches.

They took their departure the next day with orders to return as soon, as possible.
We scouted for several days along the Canadian River, finding no sign of Indians.

The general then returned to camp, and soon our wagon-train returned with provisions from Fort Lyon.