James R. Moss, a pioneer Llano citizen, said he took part in the battle of Pack Saddle Mountain, a few miles from Llano. He said he saw the Indians of Texas firsthand.
According to Moss, on August 5, 1873, a group of Indians, believed to be Comanches, raided Llano County and took several horses. Moss said they looked more like Apaches. A group of local men, including Moss and his brothers, pursued them for more than 40 miles. The pursuers found the Indians camped at noon on top of Pack Saddle Mountain.
Moss said the Indians charged the men twice to try to reach the horses, but were driven back each time. Three bodies of Indians were found. The number of Indians wounded was never known. Four of the white men were wounded, including William Moss, who was shot in the right arm and shoulder.
Moss said only five of the white men who fought in the battle are still living: James R., Stephen B. and William B. Moss, Dever Harrington and Eli Lloyd.