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who would be kind to them, and with whom they could live in peace and plenty.
No word ever came to us from them. From other sources, however, we heard that they had been treacherously[1] captured and slain. In this dilemma we did not know just exactly what to do, but fearing that the troops who had captured them would attack us, we retreated into the mountains near Apache Pass.
During the weeks that followed the departure of our people we had been in suspense, and failing to provide more supplies, had exhausted all of our store of provisions. This was another reason for moving camp. On this retreat, while passing through the mountains, we discovered four men with a herd of cattle. Two of the men were in front in a buggy and two were behind on
- ↑ General Miles telegraphed from Whipple Barracks, Arizona, Sept. 21, 1886, relative to the surrender of the Apaches. Among other things be said; "Mangus-Colorado had years ago been foully murdered after he had surrendered."
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