His successor freed Geronimo and his men, leading to fifteen years of bloodshed and Indian wars until Geronimo was re-captured by General Miles on September 4, 1886, finally ending the Indian Wars. Throughout his life, Clum believed that his work among the Apache was the finest and noblest work he had ever done.
His successor liberated Geronimo and his men, causing fifteen years of strife and conflict between Indians until Geronimo was recaptured by General Miles on September 4, 1886, ending the Indian Wars. Clum believed that his efforts among the Apache were the most commendable and virtuous work he had ever done.