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In Cochise and Captain Tom Jeffords, the narrative begins with General Howard receiving orders from President Ulysses S. Grant to address the ongoing turmoil in Arizona caused by the Apache leader, Cochise. For over a decade, Cochise has successfully resisted federal authority, instilling fear in settlers and halting immigration into the territory. The President emphasizes the urgency of the situation, tasking Howard with either capturing Cochise or persuading him to recognize the law.

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Frontier Fighters, Episode 21

Cochise and Captain Tom Jeffords

Tuesday, May 21, 1935 · 15:14

Frontier Fighters, Episode 21

Cochise and Captain Tom Jeffords

Tuesday, May 21, 1935 · 15:14

Summary

In Cochise and Captain Tom Jeffords, General Howard seeks to bring peace to Arizona by confronting the powerful Apache leader, Cochise, with the help of Captain Jeffords, who has a complicated relationship with the renegade chief. The stakes are high as they navigate the tensions between the federal government and the Apache nation.

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