“E. J. McClernand,
“A. A. G.”
Third Endorsement.
“Headquarters Cavalry Division,
“June 29, 1898.
“Return Lt. Parker. Attention invited to the foregoing endorsement.
“J. H. Dorst,
“Lieutenant-Colonel.”
Fourth Endorsement.
“June 30, 1898.
“The Quartermaster, Altares, Cuba:
“Please furnish to Sergeant Green of my detachment transportation for two (2) barrels of oil. He will show you an order from Gen. Shafter, and the matter is urgent. The soldiers must have this oil at once, as their rifles are rusting badly.
“John H. Parker,
“Lt. Comdg. Gatling Gun Detach.”