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Romantic History of Tito Rivera and Indian Captivity
John R. Baylor recounts rescuing Tito Rivera, a boy captured by Comanches around age nine, who later grew to become a prominent Corpus Christi bank cashier. Rivera’s life included attending a Confederate army period, learning Comanche, and eventual return to civilian life with a wife, children, and public standing in Corpus Christi.
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N. John R. Baylor
Texas
Corpus Christi
Tito Rivera
Combes
United States Indias Manche Reservation
Brazos
Tapio
Rango
Mexico
Ilo
Tito
Gren
Robert E.lee
United States Cavalry
Cam Coloper
Ilethera
Catemase
Cimet Mpajar
Sani Antonio
Salado
Jorge
San Antonio
Apt
Albert ‘Wallace
Galveston
River