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trails that he discovered in those parts. They were so numerous that
they crossed and recrossed one another at all points, and were so
similar that his best guides could not distinguish the one made by the
Apaches from those belonging to the Utahs. The result was that this
command, after being in the field for fifteen days, was compelled to
return without accomplishing anything.

These two nations, the Utahs and Apaches, have been so long intimate,
that many of their habits and customs are the same, and very often it
requires them to speak their respective languages, before they can
be recognized; but, usually, the Utahs are cleaner and better dressed
than their faithful allies, the Apaches, whom they use, in time of
peace and war, as tools.

After allowing sufficient time for the Apaches to collect and
reorganize so that they would be more accessible, a third expedition
was made ready and placed under the command of Major Carlton of the
First Regiment of United States dragoons. Major Carlton employed as
his guide, Kit Carson.

This command, at first, traveled to the north one hundred miles, until
it reached Fort Massachusetts. Here it halted for one day until the
final arrangement could be finished. Major Carlton then divided his
party, sending one division, which consisted of his spy company, under
Captain Quinn, to examine the country on the west side of the White
Mountains, while he took it upon himself to inspect the territory on
the east side of the same range.

Captain Quinn followed up the valley of San Luis. When he reached the
Mosco Pass, he turned off through it, in order to get into the Wet
Mountain Valley, where it had been previously agreed upon that he
should meet with and report progress to his commanding officer.

The Mosco Pass is a narrow opening in the White Mountains, which
latter is but another name for a branch of the Rocky Chain. This pass
has been traversed by Col. St. Vrain, many years ago, with
wagons; but, at the present time, such a feat would prove to be an
impossibility, as the mountain streams have washed down large rocks
and other obstacles, which now present difficulties which simply men
and animals cannot overcome. The pass itself is but a few miles in
length. It is but a deep cut through very lofty mountains. Its sides
are rocky, craggy and very rough, defying, in many places, the most
experienced climber to ascend them. It is a favorite route, which
the Apaches delight to t