Indian Medical Corps

A separate corps of British medical officers, with native a istants detailed from the line for subordinate duties, which provides medical service for the Indian force. Imilffi— ' — The name by which the various tribes of aborigines scattered over the extensive continent of America are distinguished. … Scouts. — Indians employed as scouts and enlisted for periods of seven years, and discharged when the nece ity for their services ceases. While. in the service they receive the pay and allowances of cavalry soldiers. They are a part of the army and are on the same status as to continuous-service pay and travel pay as are other enlisted men. They are enlisted to especially act as scouts in the Territories and Indian country.