A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... corn ; to raise oxen , sheep , and other do- mestic animals ; to build comfortable houses ; and to educate your children so as ever to dwell upon the land . " Consult , therefore , upon the great object of peace ; call in your parties ...
... corn ; to raise oxen , sheep , and other do- mestic animals ; to build comfortable houses ; and to educate your children so as ever to dwell upon the land . " Consult , therefore , upon the great object of peace ; call in your parties ...
Page 44
... corn in any part of America , from Canada to Florida . " All these villages were burnt , and all these cornfields de- stroyed ; the Indians were followed up and defeated in a sharp fight . The British agents did their best to keep them ...
... corn in any part of America , from Canada to Florida . " All these villages were burnt , and all these cornfields de- stroyed ; the Indians were followed up and defeated in a sharp fight . The British agents did their best to keep them ...
Page 49
... 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 cultivation ...
... 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 cultivation ...
Page 51
... corn , pumpkins , beans , pease , cabbages , potatoes , and many kinds of garden vegetables . Some few raise wheat and oats . They have lately had built , out of their own means , a good saw and grist mill , with two run of stones , one ...
... corn , pumpkins , beans , pease , cabbages , potatoes , and many kinds of garden vegetables . Some few raise wheat and oats . They have lately had built , out of their own means , a good saw and grist mill , with two run of stones , one ...
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... corn , some wheat , potatoes , oats , and garden vegetables ; have made butter and cheese ; and raised fruit , etc. , etc. They dwell in good log- cabins , and some have extremely neat houses , well furnished . They have their outhouses ...
... corn , some wheat , potatoes , oats , and garden vegetables ; have made butter and cheese ; and raised fruit , etc. , etc. They dwell in good log- cabins , and some have extremely neat houses , well furnished . They have their outhouses ...
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