sentences:  The escort was to be increased by 170 Union Cherokees of the Second Indian Regiment, based at Cabin Creek, and 140 Cherokees of the Third Indian Regiment en route from Fort Gibson
  
  Major Hopkins received a message to move the train to Cabin Creek as fast as possible and await further orders.The message also said that Major John A. Foreman, six companies of men and two howitzers were en route as a relief force.The train arrived at Cabin Creek station during the afternoon of September 18.