At one time we were so close upon them that they threw away most of their lodges and camp equipment, and left their played-out horses behind them.

For miles we could see Indian furniture strewn in all directions.
Soon they scattered into small bodies, dividing the trail.

At night our horses began to give out, and a halt was called.

A company was detailed to collect all the loose Indian ponies, and to burn the abandoned camp equipment.
We were now nearly out of rations.

I was sent for supplies to the nearest supply point, old Fort Kearney, sixty miles distant.
Shortly after this the command reached Fort McPherson, which for some time thereafter continued to be the headquarters of the Fifth Cavalry.
We remained there for ten days, fitting out for a new expedition.