ng that my people, placed in their native homes, would
increase in numbers, rather than diminish as at present, and that our
name would not become extinct.

I know that if my people were placed in that mountainous region lying
around the headwaters of the Gila River they would live in peace and act
according to the will of the President. They would be prosperous and
happy in tilling the soil and learning the civilization of the white
men, whom they now respect. Could I but see this accomplished, I think I
could forget all the wrongs that I have ever received, and die a
contented and happy old man. But we can do nothing in this matter
ourselves--we must wait until those in authority choose to act. If this
cannot be done during my lifetime--if I must die in bondage--I hope that
the remnant of the Apache tribe may, when I am gone, be granted the one
privilege which they request--to return to Arizona.

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