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Posted on September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 by Chris Enss

1887-Jim Roberts and Jim Tewsbury were ambushed at their cap on Cherry Creek in Pleasant Valley, Arizona. Firing from their blankets they hit Joe Underwood in both legs and killed Harry Middleton. The other Bushwhackers lost their nerve.

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