b'Wars continued from page 21October 1872 in the Dragoon Mountains. It was aProgress Outlinedsuccessful meeting. After this meeting, Howard outlined some of his accomplishments on his mission. He noted that a few Howard and Cochise agreed on a peace treaty. In returnwhites who found it profitable to keep the Indian wars for a reservation in the Sulphur Spring Valley for hisraging had tried to drive a wedge between himself and Chiricahuas with Jeffords as the agent, the aging chiefGeneral Crook. This attempt had failed and in general, agreed to permanent peace. While Howard did muchthe various Indian tribes were now living in peace with on his trip to alleviate the suffering of reservationeach other. Also, they had pledged to help Crook hunt Indians and to convince the majority of whites thatdown the few bands of Indians who refused to honor the presidents peace plans were the only real solutionthe peace.for the future of the Arizona Territory, there is little doubt that the peace treaty with Cochise was one of hisHoward admitted he had failed to retrieve the 27 greatest accomplishments. children captured at the Camp Grant massacre. He said six had been returned, but the rest were reportedly were The general followed this success with visits to thein Mexico. Nor could Howard return to the Apaches Papagos, the Pima Villages, and the Apache MohaveLieutenant Whitman, since he was the property of the (Yavapai) at Camp Date Creek, where he found someArmy and they could place him where the Army felt he 800 Indians encamped. Howard found the Indians atwas most needed. Howard had managed to close the Date Creek with very limited planting ground, poorlyCamp Grant reservation as the Apaches had requested clothed with the children all naked, and evidence ofand connect the Aravaipa Apaches to the White past suffering on the part of the Indians who were thenMountain Reservation.on the reservation. But the increase in rations he had ordered months earlier had made them content. Howard Leaves the Territory General Howard rode north to visit the White Mountain Howard went on to Prescott, making the trip fromReservation. There he found small troubles between Date Creek in one day. Meeting with the citizens oftribes and a lack of friendliness toward each other. Prescott, Howard found skepticism as to the plan toHoward still managed to get the tribes to come together keep the Indians on the reservation. Many expressed aand agree to peace. The first day of June saw General belief that the Indians could not be trusted to remainCaptain Thomas Jeffords, a long andHoward set out for New Mexico. During Howards on the reservation and would leave and plunder thetrusted friend of Cochise, was probablymission to the Territory, the conflict between whites and countryside. From Prescott, Howard returned to Campthe only man in the Territory whoIndians did not end. It continued almost unabated and Grant. Numerous officials, Mexicans, and Americans, ascould have arranged a meeting with he heard daily reports of Indian raids and white attacks well as Indian leaders, attended a meeting with Generalthe famed Chiricahua chief for on Indians. Howard there on May 5th. General Oliver Otis Howard. Next month, part 2.WHY BUY POLY LUMBER OUTDOOR FURNITURE?APRIL SALE10% OFF UpTo All Orders.See store for details.* Its durable, resistant to insects, weather,dry rot, and built to last.Its made in the USA.Its maintenance free.SAFAZ.NETIts made623-974-1745from*Previous purchases excluded.Cannot be combined recycledwith any other promotion or discounts. Discount offer excludes clearance items, perishable items, salesmilktax, and delivery fee. Although every precaution is taken, error in price or specification may occur inNEW jugs. print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors.Location!Pictures may not represent the item exactly as shown, advertised items may not be on display at all locations.10722 NW Grand AveSun City, AZ 85351 4955 S. Alma School RdChandler, AZ 8524822 April 2021'