The Arizona Miner
Prescott, Arizona Territory
February 13th, 1869
Military And Indian Affairs . —
From Thomas Hodges r who acted as
guide for Col Young, on the recent scout, we learn that the
combined force of Cavalry, composed of Companies L, and B, of
Fort Whipple, with Col. Young's command, left Wickenburg on the
8th instant, and proceeded to a point not far from the place
where the Indians attacked Col. Young's command, but could go no
further owing to the muddy condition of the country. Plenty of
Indian sign was seen, but no Indians. One night, the rascals shot
into col. Young's camp, killing one horse. They also stole five
of his pack animals. The troops got back to Fort Whipple Tuesday
last. Col. Young and command will return to their post, Camp
Willows, as soon as the road becomes sufficiently dry to admit of
travel. So far, the Indians have the best of the campaign, but
Col Young is determined upon turning the tables soon. Our
valiant Whipple boys returned chafed at not finding Indians.
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