The frontier army was repeatedly confronted with desertions. Often the deserters were recaptured and punished. Here is an account of the dismal fate of two men who deserted from Company G. New York Times November 16, 1859, reported: From the Arizonian, Oct. 27 On the 14th inst. Corporal GORMAN, and Private CAULFIELD, of G—™s Company, [...]
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