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Frontier Scout Polly Rodriguez in 1849 Davis Mountains Rescue
The narrative recalls Lt. William H. C. Whiting’s 1849 Davis Mountains expedition with scout Jose Policarpo Rodriguez, praised for tracking and rifle work. Rodriguez later guided Captain Walker’s 1854 pursuit, endured wounds, and lived to 85, serving frontier life in San Antonio and as a Methodist preacher.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
William H.C. Whiting
Davis Mountains
West Texas
Whiting
Jose Policarpo Rodriguez
Frontier Army
Mexico
Eee
Howard
Rodriguez
John G. Walker
First
Mounted Rifles
Fort Davis
Walker
Rodrisguez
Carr
Sharp
Policarpo Rodriguez
Polly
San Antonio
Home Guards
Texas
Methodist Episcopal Church