Copy Telegram
Chicago, Ill.
September 1st 1874

General W. T. Sherman
Washington, D.C.

The command under Col. Custer returned to Fort A. Lincoln on Sunday the thirtieth (30th). All in good health and condition. I have directed General Terry to discharge all persons employed for this expedition under the authority from the War Department. The expedition has accomplished all and more than I had expected from it.
P. H. Sheridan
Lieut. General