On the Trail of Geronimo — page 115: what you’re looking at

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ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. 105 a smile, as he set out early the next morning to perform the duty assigned him; “my orders en- title me to another day’s vacation, but I am glad to have something like this to do.” Among the half dozen men under command of Lieutenant Dick were four respecting whom some information must be briefly given. Walter Windstrom was an Irishman by birth, who enlisted when barely of age, and had become so familiar with the Southwest that this fact, united with his coolness, bravery and readiness of resource, rendered him one of the most valuable of scouts. Most of his life had been spent in this country, so that his brogue was so slight that only at times was it apparent. His closest friend was Josh Joggens, a tall, lank New Englander, who made his debut in the Terri- tory of Arizona during its early days, as a school teacher. His roaming disposition led him to lay aside his book and ferule after a brief while and to enter the service of the United States as a member of the famous Sixth Cavalry. He wasan excellent marksman, and had become an expert horseman in his youth. In addition to these qualifications, he possessed courage and coolness, so that it was (C(O) nn) (C 6)(0)(6) (C(O) am