Was in Arizona up to the winter of 1871 and during that time I had a great many adventures with the @Indians, for as a scout I had a great many dangerous missions to perform and while I was in many close places, always succeeded in getting away safely for by this time I was considered the most reckless and daring rider and one of the best shots in the western country.
After that campaign I returned to Fort @Sanders, Wyoming, remained there until spring of 1872, when we were ordered out to the Muscle Shell or @Nursey @Pursey Indian outbreak. In that war @Generals Custer, @Miles, @Terry and @Crook were all engaged. This campaign lasted until fall of 1873.
It was during this campaign that I was christened @Calamity @Jane. It was on Goose Creek, Wyoming, where the town of @Sheridan is now located. @Captain @Egan was in command of the Post. We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes during which six of the soldiers were killed and several severely wounded. When on returning to the Post we were ambushed about a mile and a half from our destination. When fired upon, Captain Egan was shot. I was riding in advance and, on hearing the firing, turned in my saddle and saw the Captain reeling in his saddle as though about to fall. I turned my horse and galloped back with all haste to his side and got there in time to catch him as he was falling.
