At Station 2, Babcock, Abercrombie 1900, p. 58; Babcock orders to Station 2 to collect information on conditions in the Tiekell and Quartz Creek Districts “in so far as the supply of food, the number and ocntion of the prospectors, and the probablye development of this season. No expense will be incurred in the performance of this duty. The Quartermasters Department will furnish the necessary transportation.” Orders, 5/3/99, Office of Secr. of War Dept. 1667-70, NARA RG 107, Entry 80;