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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, January 28, 1550.

SIR:

Orders, of which I submit the following copy, were received by me at the place and date set forth therein:

HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH DEPARTMENT, San Antonio , September 11, 1849.

Agreeably to the recommendation contained in the letter of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Johnston, chief topographical engineer within the eighth department, dated July 12, 1849, Lieutenant MicHler, with his "

Rain water generally to he found between the last two places.

Water frequently runs four or five miles nearer the Pecos.

This is the first running water, which is sometimes found five or six miles nearer.

Sinks above the direct road.

More than two miles to a spring in the foot of the mountain.

Crossing to the island below El Paso.

Military post.