A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... Fort Lyon , and were there re- ceived by the officer in charge , rationed , and assured of safety . Here there occurred , on the 29th of November , one of the foul- est massacres which the world has seen . This camp of friend- ly ...
... Fort Lyon , and were there re- ceived by the officer in charge , rationed , and assured of safety . Here there occurred , on the 29th of November , one of the foul- est massacres which the world has seen . This camp of friend- ly ...
Page 343
... forts , and be protected by the United States troops . Hostilities and depredations had been committed by some bands ... Fort Lyon , who will give them provisions and show them a place of safety . " In consequence of this proclamation of ...
... forts , and be protected by the United States troops . Hostilities and depredations had been committed by some bands ... Fort Lyon , who will give them provisions and show them a place of safety . " In consequence of this proclamation of ...
Page 344
... Fort Lyon . After a time they were requested to move to Sand Creek , about forty miles from Fort Lyon , where they were still guaranteed " perfect safety " and the protection of the Gov- ernment . Rations of food were issued to them ...
... Fort Lyon . After a time they were requested to move to Sand Creek , about forty miles from Fort Lyon , where they were still guaranteed " perfect safety " and the protection of the Gov- ernment . Rations of food were issued to them ...
Page 347
... Fort Lyon and drawing supplies therefrom , but they had gradually disappeared and joined the main camp on Dry Sandy , forty miles from the fort , separated from it by a waterless desert , and entirely beyond the limit of its control or ...
... Fort Lyon and drawing supplies therefrom , but they had gradually disappeared and joined the main camp on Dry Sandy , forty miles from the fort , separated from it by a waterless desert , and entirely beyond the limit of its control or ...
Page 351
... Fort Lyon , who will give them provisions and show them a place of safety . " Major Wynkoop was succeeded in the command of Fort Lyon by Major Anthony , who continued for a time to issue rations to these Indians , as Major Wynkoop had ...
... Fort Lyon , who will give them provisions and show them a place of safety . " Major Wynkoop was succeeded in the command of Fort Lyon by Major Anthony , who continued for a time to issue rations to these Indians , as Major Wynkoop had ...
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