A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... Pacific , the worst criminals from Europe , Asia , or Africa , can appeal to the law and courts for their rights of person and property — all , save our native Indians , who , above all , should be protected from wrong " Gov. HORATIO ...
... Pacific , the worst criminals from Europe , Asia , or Africa , can appeal to the law and courts for their rights of person and property — all , save our native Indians , who , above all , should be protected from wrong " Gov. HORATIO ...
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... Pacific which has not been the scene of an Indian massacre . All this while Canada has had no Indian wars . Our Govern- ment has expended for the Indians a hundred dollars to their one . They recognize , as we do , that the Indian has a ...
... Pacific which has not been the scene of an Indian massacre . All this while Canada has had no Indian wars . Our Govern- ment has expended for the Indians a hundred dollars to their one . They recognize , as we do , that the Indian has a ...
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... Pacific Rail- road through the Delawares ' diminished reserve has been a source of grievous annoyance and damage to the Delawares , as has also an organization styled the Delaware Lumber Com- pany . Out of these two companies grew much ...
... Pacific Rail- road through the Delawares ' diminished reserve has been a source of grievous annoyance and damage to the Delawares , as has also an organization styled the Delaware Lumber Com- pany . Out of these two companies grew much ...
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... pacific relations . " cas 99 In 1848 it was estimated from the returns made by traders that the trade of this agency amounted to $ 400,000 . Among the items were 25,000 buffalo tongues . In consequence of this prosperity on the part of ...
... pacific relations . " cas 99 In 1848 it was estimated from the returns made by traders that the trade of this agency amounted to $ 400,000 . Among the items were 25,000 buffalo tongues . In consequence of this prosperity on the part of ...
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... pacific . They have suffered our people to pass through their country with little interrup- tion , though they travelled in great numbers , and consumed on their route much grass and game . For these the Indians ex- pect compensation ...
... pacific . They have suffered our people to pass through their country with little interrup- tion , though they travelled in great numbers , and consumed on their route much grass and game . For these the Indians ex- pect compensation ...
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