He was authorized to raise 200 men and would be paid for Apache prisoners .
In December 1839 , Kirker was given a contract by the government of Chihuahua to fight Apaches .
Kirker was authorized to raise 200 men and would be paid for Apaches prisoners .
In December 1839 , Kirker was given a contract by the government of Chihuahua to fight Apaches .