Hdqrs. Post of Patterson, Patterson Mo May 7 186? Colonel Maline? In compliance with instructions I sent Lt Wildey Co C 7th Ks Cav to the residences of the McGees, Cato and Cowley with instructions to burn their premises, confiscate their property, and bring their families to this place which was done.The property confiscated consists of one ox wagon, two yoke of oxen, ten head of young cattle, some of which will do for beef and some four hundred pounds of side meat. The familis with their clothing and household furniture will be sent to Pilot Knob for your disposal. The heads of these families are the most noted desperadoes in this section of the country. Respectfully, Your obediant servant James Smith Capt County ? Post These women and children were taken to Pilot Knob and after a few days were released to go back home. (homes that were burned). My question is: Is there a record at Pilot Knob of who these women and children might be?? Adruain Cato