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Indian
Raid in Comanche
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of boldest depredations in Texas
history, made in May 1861, during the "Bright Moon." A braying mule wakened
town after nearly all horses were stolen. Citizens spent rest of night molding
bullets. Pursuit began at dawn, under command of Capt. James Cunningham, assisted
by 17 boys and men, using hounds.
Posse finally caught Indians on Brown's
Creek (about 36 mi. SW), killing 19 in close fighting. White men's only casualty
was a slight wound given to Capt. Cunningham. Relentless pursuit of Indian raiders
was key to a town's survival on the frontier.
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