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Letters of testimony


Lt. Smith served with Lawton during the 1886 Geronimo campaign.  His letter
pretty much 'settles' any controversy over who effected Geronimo's surrender.


From General Wm. T. Sherman


Col. Thomas Anderson


Col. Richard Dodge


Gov. L. Ross-Texas


Gov. E.G. Ross-Territory of New Mexico