A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... Chivington massacre in Colorado . ) As it was impossible for the rest of the Cheyennes to reach the Fort in less than twenty days , and the commissioner could not wait so long , Black Kettle and White Antelope wished it to be dis ...
... Chivington massacre in Colorado . ) As it was impossible for the rest of the Cheyennes to reach the Fort in less than twenty days , and the commissioner could not wait so long , Black Kettle and White Antelope wished it to be dis ...
Page 88
... Chivington's troops as " that fool - band of soldiers that cleared out our lodges , and killed our women and children . This is hard on us . With a magnanimity and common - sense which white men would have done well to imitate in their ...
... Chivington's troops as " that fool - band of soldiers that cleared out our lodges , and killed our women and children . This is hard on us . With a magnanimity and common - sense which white men would have done well to imitate in their ...
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... Chivington , a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Denver , and Colonel of the First Colorado Cavalry , led his regiment by a forced march to Fort Lyon , induced some of the United States troops to join him , and fell upon this ...
... Chivington , a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Denver , and Colonel of the First Colorado Cavalry , led his regiment by a forced march to Fort Lyon , induced some of the United States troops to join him , and fell upon this ...
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... Chivington's method was less inhuman by far . To be shot dead is a mercy , and a grace for which we would all sue , if to be starved to death were our only other alternative . New York , Jan. 31st , 1880 . H. H. This letter drew from ...
... Chivington's method was less inhuman by far . To be shot dead is a mercy , and a grace for which we would all sue , if to be starved to death were our only other alternative . New York , Jan. 31st , 1880 . H. H. This letter drew from ...
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... Chivington I know I stated that Major Wynkoop had pledged his word as an officer and man to those Indians , and that ... Chivington's reply was that he believed it to be right and honorable to use any means under God's heaven to kill ...
... Chivington I know I stated that Major Wynkoop had pledged his word as an officer and man to those Indians , and that ... Chivington's reply was that he believed it to be right and honorable to use any means under God's heaven to kill ...
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