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It never occurred to Pike that if his resignation had been refused, it had probably been refused upon the supposition that, with Hindman out of the way, all would be well.I held a council with them to day to try and australia herald melbourne sun find out why they are here.C.The irregularity of Hindman's assignment to command has been already australia herald melbourne sun commented upon in this narrative.Hearing of that murder and considering that he was still the most responsible party in Indian Territory, General Pike made preparations to proceed forthwith to the Leased District.F australia herald melbourne sun.The families were soon destitute.The important question in your letter and that which embodies the whole subject matter is the following 'Would it be safe in the present condition of the country to restore the southern refugee Indians now australia herald melbourne sun in southern Kansas, the women and children, the old, feeble and infirm to their homes in the Indian country?' I answer It would not be safe to take the women and children to the Creek or Cherokee countries this fall for the following reasons, 1st The corn and vegetable crop north of the Arkansas River will not afford them subsistence for a single month.An effort is now being made by Gen'l Blunt to punish plundering in the country.G australia herald melbourne sun.Again the effectiveness of our troops would be materially embarased by the presence of such a vast number of timid and helpless creatures I base my judgment upon the following facts viz.