A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page 63
... benefits to be derived from leading a temperate , indus- trious , and consequently a prosperous and happy life . " 66 In 1869 it is said that , as soon as the final arrangement relative to their funds is perfected , they will lose their ...
... benefits to be derived from leading a temperate , indus- trious , and consequently a prosperous and happy life . " 66 In 1869 it is said that , as soon as the final arrangement relative to their funds is perfected , they will lose their ...
Page 69
... benefits of it were the traders themselves , who said that the Indians ' demand for sub- stantial articles of trade was augmented two hundred per cent .: " They enjoy much better health , look much better , and are bet- ter people ...
... benefits of it were the traders themselves , who said that the Indians ' demand for sub- stantial articles of trade was augmented two hundred per cent .: " They enjoy much better health , look much better , and are bet- ter people ...
Page 74
... benefits of its sepa- rate ownership . You must appeal to those selfish principles implanted by Divine Providence in the nature of man for the wisest purposes , and make them minister to civilization and refinement . You must encourage ...
... benefits of its sepa- rate ownership . You must appeal to those selfish principles implanted by Divine Providence in the nature of man for the wisest purposes , and make them minister to civilization and refinement . You must encourage ...
Page 77
... benefit to the country in which they dwell ; that is , simply to make such modifications in the ' intercourse ' laws as will invite the resi- dence of traders among them , and open the whole Indian Ter- ritory for settlement . Trade is ...
... benefit to the country in which they dwell ; that is , simply to make such modifications in the ' intercourse ' laws as will invite the resi- dence of traders among them , and open the whole Indian Ter- ritory for settlement . Trade is ...
Page 85
... benefits provided for by the treaty ? Lands were to be assigned to them " in severalty , " and cer- tificates were to be ... benefit of the assignees and their heirs . " Each Indian was to have forty acres of land , “ to include in every ...
... benefits provided for by the treaty ? Lands were to be assigned to them " in severalty , " and cer- tificates were to be ... benefit of the assignees and their heirs . " Each Indian was to have forty acres of land , “ to include in every ...
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