there were many fights between the Indiansand the white men for quite a few years. Even though most of the Indians wanted peace all thetreaties were broken by one side or the other. In 1863, Mangus- Colorado (their chief) went to make a peace treaty with some white men at asettlement at Apache Tejo, New Mexico. It was agreed they would issue blankets, flour, beef,and other various supplies from the government. When he returned and gave this news to his tribeGeronimo didn’t believe the white men would follow their part of the bargain. The tribe decided totest their good faith. Mangus-Colorado returned to get some provisions. He, and with the menfrom his tribe who accompanied him, never returned. Geronimo and the rest of the tribe heardnews they were captured and killed. The tribe escaped into the mountains in fear the white menwould come after them next. They were attacked several times by United States troops and alltheir valuables stolen. Geronimo’s tribe was starving and heard that Chief Victorio of the Chihenne Apaches was holdinga meeting with white men in New Mexico. His tribe had always been friendly with them and theyhad provisions so the went to meet with them. Victorio gave them supplies for the winter and theystayed with them for about a year. After they left they ran into General Howard. He issued themclothing rations, and supplies from the government. These rations were issued about once a month.After some fights between the Indians of different tribes, Geronimo and his tribe decided to leavethe Apache Pass and rejoined Victorio’s band.After they arrived in New Mexico messengers were sent for Victorio and Geronimo. They seemedto be friendly so they accompanied them to meet the officers. They were brought to headquartersand were tried by court-martial. After answering a few questions Victorio was released andGeronimo was put in chains and sentenced to the guardhouse. Geronimo was told this wasbecause he lef...
