I was at Fort Fletcher in the spring of 1867 when General Custer came out to accompany General Hancock on an Indian expedition.

I remained here till the post was flooded by a great rise of Big Creek, on which it was located.

The water overflowed the fortifications, rendering the place unfit for further occupancy, and it was abandoned by the Government.

The troops were removed to Fort Hays, a new post, located farther west, on the south fork of Big Creek.

It was while I was at Fort Hays that I had my first ride with the dashing Custer.