ng object coming
our way. In a moment I recognized the old chief riding furiously
(evidently trying to arrive as soon as the interpreter did), his horse
flecked with foam and reeling from exhaustion. Dismounting he came in
and said in a hoarse whisper, "I promised to come. I am here."

I explained to him that I had not expected him to come on such a stormy
day, and that in his physical condition he must not try to work. He
stood for some time, and then without speaking left the room, remounted
his tired pony, and with bowed head faced ten long miles of cold north
wind--he had kept his promise.

When he had finished his story I submitted the manuscript to Major
Charles W. Taylor, Eighteenth Cavalry, commandant, Fort Sill, Oklahoma,
who gave me some valuable suggestions as to additional related
information which I asked Geronimo to give. In most cases the old chief
gave the desired information, but in some instances he refused, stating
his reasons for so doing.

When the added information had been incorporated I submitted the
manuscript to President Roosevelt, from whose letter I quote: "This is a
very interesting volume which you have in manuscript, but I would advise
that you disclaim responsibility in all cases where the reputation of an
individual is assailed."

In accordance with that suggestion, I have appended notes throughout the
book disclaiming responsibility for adverse criticisms of any persons
mentioned by Geronimo.

On June 2d, 1906, I transmitted the complete manuscript to the War
Department. The following quotation is from the letter of transmission:

"In accordance with endorsement number eight of the 'Brief'
submitted to me by the commanding officer of Fort Sill, which
endorsement constituted the instructions of the Department, I
submit herewith manuscript of the Autobiography of Geronimo.

"The manuscript has been submitted to the President, and at his
suggestion I have disclaimed any responsibility for the criticisms
(made by Geronimo) of individuals mentioned."

Six weeks after the manuscript was forwarded, Thomas C. Barry, Brigadier
General, Assistant to the Chief of Staff, sent to the President the
following:

"MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

"Subject: Manuscript of the Autobiography of Geronimo. The paper
herewith, which was referred to this office on July 6th, with
instructions to report as to whether there is anything