294 The Rough Riders 



ficiency by the most energetic resort to all kinds 

 of makeshifts and expedients. 



Yours respectfully, 

 (Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 



Colonel First United States Cavalry. 



Forwarded through military channels. 

 (5 enclosures.) 



First Endorsement. 



HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS. 

 CAMP WIKOFF, September 18, 1808. 



Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant-General 

 of the Army. 



(Signed) WILLIAM R. SHAFTER, 



Major-General Commanding. 



