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Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Captain Murphy departed Fort Leavenworth on the 5th inst. with a military escort of twenty men to transport specie to Santa Fe for troop payments in New Mexico. Captain Clary assisted and believes safe passage possible despite late season. No new expresses from Santa Fe; Captain Clary arrived in St. Louis recently.
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We learn that Capt. Murphy, who was dispatched from Santa Fe some two months ago, to procure specie for the payment of the troops, &c. in New-Mexico, left Leavenworth on the 5th inst. under a military escort of twenty men. Capt. Clary, of the Quartermaster's Department, furnished every facility in his power, to ensure a safe and speedy passage of the funds to Santa Fe. It is his opinion that they will be able to cross the plains in safety although at a very advanced period of the season for such an expedition.
No expresses from Santa Fe had arrived at the Fort up to the 5th inst, although one was looked for hourly—consequently there was nothing later than the intelligence brought by Dr. Vaughn, which we published some days ago.
Capt. Clary, who has been in charge of the Quartermaster's Department at Fort Leavenworth, arrived in this city a day or two since.—St. Louis Rep.
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Fort Leavenworth
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5th Inst.
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expected safe crossing of the plains with funds to santa fe despite advanced season.
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Capt. Murphy left Leavenworth on the 5th inst. under military escort of twenty men to deliver specie procured from Santa Fe for troop payments in New-Mexico. Capt. Clary provided facilities for safe passage. No expresses from Santa Fe arrived by 5th inst.; latest news from Dr. Vaughn. Capt. Clary arrived in St. Louis a day or two ago.