On August 1, 1863, several Erath County Confederate rangers attacked a mounty body of Comanches on Paint Creek, north of Erath County. The Indians appeared to retreat in two groups, but as the rangers charged between the two, “the Indians wheeled , scaring our leading horses, and in the confusion they charged upon us. When a sharp engagement took place, which resulted in the death of Serg’t Collins of Erath County, and the wounding of four others, each having received wounds from both arrows and lances. Not being able to dismount, our men were at a disadvantage, as the Indians manoeuvered with order and discipline, while but little was observed on our part . . . ” State Gazette (Austin)