Headwaters of the Canadian River

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26 July 1850; Raton, New Mexico: While patrolling the Santa Fe Trail, Companies C and I of the 1st Dragoons and Company K of the 2nd Dragoons surprised a camp of about 150 Indian lodges, possibly of Jicarilla Apaches, on the upper reaches of the Canadian River. The Indians were able to escape, with unknown casualties. One enlisted man was killed.

Encyclopedia of Indian Wars by Gregory F. Michno
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