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Debates and relocations of Apaches from Fort Marion to Mount Vernon
After surrendering in 1886 the Chiricahua and Warm Springs Apaches were moved from Florida to Fort Pickens and Fort Marion. In 1887 the War Department planned transfers to Mount Vernon Barracks Alabama, reuniting families, improving housing, and limiting heat and crowding while public scrutiny rose over subhuman conditions and care.
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Fter
Geronimo
Miles
Warm Springs
Florida
Fort Pickens
Fort Marion
George Wratten
Anastasia Island
U.S. War Department
San Carlos
Martine
Kayitah
New York Times
Indian Rights Association of Philadelphia
Herbert Welsh
Romeyn B. Ayres
Ayres
Fort Barrancas
Naiche
Mangus
Perico
Fun
Ahnandia
Napi
Motsos
Chappo
Yanosha
Tissnolthtos
Laziyah
Kilidigai
Zhonne
Beshe
Hunlona
Goso
Welsh
Cleveland
East
Chatto
Department
Department of War
Department of the Interior
Mount Vernon Barracks
Alabama
Mount Vernon
War Department
Tisswolthes
Ahwandia
St. Augustine
Lenna
Pensacola