Capt. Emmett Crawford
Capitan Emmett Crawford

Capt. Emmett Crawford

In the spring of 1882, the 3rd Cavalry was transferred to Arizona to deal with the Apache. Crawford was assigned to Fort Thomas, near the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. In September 1882, General Crook assigned Crawford to San Carlos as military commandant, where he was to work with the civilian agent to maintain peace and help the Indians become self-supporting. He was also to enlist and train Apaches as scouts. To assist him were Lt. Charles B. Gatewood, 6th Cavalry, and Lt. Britton Davis of the 3rd. The Apache scouts proved their worth on a campaign in 1883. Crawford's concern that the Apaches be treated fairly led to friction with the agent, P. P. Wilcox. This led to Crawford requesting a transfer to Texas, but a month later he was recalled to deal with Geronimo. (per http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/ecrawford.htm)

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

Reference ID: 013-1983-054

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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