The marvellous country, or, Three years in Arizona and New Mexico.: Containing an authentic history of this wonderful country and its ancient civilization ... together with a full and complete history of the Apache tribe of Indians .../ By Samuel Woodworth Cozzens. Illustrated by more than one hundred engravings.

APACHES ON THE WAR-PATH.
The Indians soon disappeared from view, nor were
we troubled by them for the remainder of the day. The
station-keeper expressed some fears lest they should return
during the night for the purpose of revenge, therefore we
kept a close watch, but experienced no cause for alarm,
however.
As our next day's journey lay through the "Doubtful
Pass,"- a portion of our route considered quite dangerous,- we discussed the propriety of waiting, another day,
or proceeding in the morning. We came to no decision,
however, until the overland mail-coach from the East
arrived, and reported that they had been attacked by a
party of Apaches in the "Doubtful Pass," and that the
conductor, who was seated with the driver, had been badly
wounded. The plan had evidently been to kill both
conductor and driver, but owing to the darkness they had
failed in their attempt.
As it was, Mashon, the conductor, received a severe arrow
wound in his side, which we dressed as well as we were able
with the few appliances at hand, and having our mules put
to our wagon, we determined to set out at once, knowing
that the Apaches would, for a day or two, or as long as
they feared any pursuit, leave the vicinity of the pass, and
seek other haunts.
A drive of eight miles brought us to "La Puerta
Granide," as it is called, or "The Great Door," which is
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