Bob Anderson, Foreman for Head and Hearst, Wounded in 1883 Apache Fight near Hachita
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In 1883, Bob Anderson, then working as a foreman for Head and Hearst, and Pat Devine were traveling in a wagon when Apaches attacked. [1][2] Anderson was shot through the leg and fell in the wagon, while Devine was also hit but his wound proved slight. [1][2] Devine recovered quickly, overtook the wagon under heavy fire, and Anderson held the horses while Devine held off the attackers with a Winchester. [1][2] After dark, Devine carried Anderson to an open space and built a stone barricade around him, then led the team to safety and brought Anderson to Hachita. [1][2] Anderson then laid at Deming for several weeks under medical treatment and later was mining around Hachita. [1][2]
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- Pat Devine, who is now held under $10,000… (1890)Pat Devine, who is now held under $10,000 bonds for the killing of Pat Hines at Hachita, was the hero of an Indian fight near Hachita in 1883 which is worthy of note even at this late date. Bob Anderson, …
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