Copied from Francom & Cottle Family History, 1794-1991. Pg 132.

In 1862 we returned to our home in Mountain Green. Although the Indians were peaceful, we were always on our guard. I was not afraid of the tribe that lived around the Valley. The chief called himself “Little Soldier.” He and his band were very friendly, maybe because I had done him a favor by catching a bunch of horses that were leaving the valley. I kept them and fed them until he came for them. After that he often brought stuff and left it for months at a time. One time he left a squaw who belonged to another tribe. She had run away and wanted to join the Soldier’s band, but he wouldn’t let her. He left her in an old house near us and asked me to watch her until her people came after her.

 I found it was always better to do an Indian a favor and win his confidence than to oppress him, as an Indian will never forget an injury. Brigham Young said, “Tis better to feed them than to fight them.” After that, we never had any trouble with Indians.