Scouts

Between their temporary lands in Parras and their reservation in Nacimiento, the Black Seminoles had homes, yet many remained severely impoverished. At the same time, Texas was experiencing renewed threats along its southern and western frontiers from border Indians, principally Lipan Apaches and Kickapoos crossing from Mexico. U.S. army officers charged with defending the Texas frontier, especially those who knew the record of the Black Seminoles as border guards, saw ideal conditions for recruiting them to Texas.