A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... field . When Eng- lish missionaries went to the Indians in Canada , they took with them skilled laborers who should teach the Indians how to labor , and who , by providing them at first with comfortable houses , and clothing , and food ...
... field . When Eng- lish missionaries went to the Indians in Canada , they took with them skilled laborers who should teach the Indians how to labor , and who , by providing them at first with comfortable houses , and clothing , and food ...
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... himself by the fact that he has " gained possession of the grand emporium of the hostile In- dians of the West without loss of blood . The very extensive and highly cultivated fields and gardens show the work of THE DELAWARES . 43.
... himself by the fact that he has " gained possession of the grand emporium of the hostile In- dians of the West without loss of blood . The very extensive and highly cultivated fields and gardens show the work of THE DELAWARES . 43.
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... fields and gardens show the work of many hands . The margins of those beautiful rivers the Mi- amis , of the Lake , and Au Glaize - appear like one continued village for a number of miles , both above and below this place ; nor have I ...
... fields and gardens show the work of many hands . The margins of those beautiful rivers the Mi- amis , of the Lake , and Au Glaize - appear like one continued village for a number of miles , both above and below this place ; nor have I ...
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... fields of corn which the Delawares had on the Miami River in 1795 , and how they re- turned twice that summer and replanted them , after General Wayne had cut down and burnt the young crops . They had " turned their attention to the ...
... fields of corn which the Delawares had on the Miami River in 1795 , and how they re- turned twice that summer and replanted them , after General Wayne had cut down and burnt the young crops . They had " turned their attention to the ...
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... fields for the ensuing year at their new reserve . " The annuities due them in April of this year have not been paid till autumn , and this has delayed their movements . Many of the young men are still away , acting as scouts and guides ...
... fields for the ensuing year at their new reserve . " The annuities due them in April of this year have not been paid till autumn , and this has delayed their movements . Many of the young men are still away , acting as scouts and guides ...
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