A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page 50
... cattle , and horses . " They are a brave , enterprising people , " and " at peace with all neighboring Indians . " Parties of them frequently make excursions into the Rocky Mountains after beaver , and return with a rich reward , some ...
... cattle , and horses . " They are a brave , enterprising people , " and " at peace with all neighboring Indians . " Parties of them frequently make excursions into the Rocky Mountains after beaver , and return with a rich reward , some ...
Page 62
... cattle . In July of this year a treaty was made with them , providing for the removal to the Indian Territory of all who should not decide to become citizens of Kansas , and the sale of their lands . The superintendent of the Fort ...
... cattle . In July of this year a treaty was made with them , providing for the removal to the Indian Territory of all who should not decide to become citizens of Kansas , and the sale of their lands . The superintendent of the Fort ...
Page 74
... cattle of the pioneers , to relieve their wants and satisfy the cravings of nature . They are immediately pursued , and , when overtaken , severely punished . This creates a feeling of revenge on their part , which seeks its ...
... cattle of the pioneers , to relieve their wants and satisfy the cravings of nature . They are immediately pursued , and , when overtaken , severely punished . This creates a feeling of revenge on their part , which seeks its ...
Page 83
... cattle were frequent and valuable in proportion ; and post lines and private expresses were in con- stant motion . In 1860 a commissioner was sent out to hold a council with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes at Bent's Fort , on the Upper ...
... cattle were frequent and valuable in proportion ; and post lines and private expresses were in con- stant motion . In 1860 a commissioner was sent out to hold a council with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes at Bent's Fort , on the Upper ...
Page 95
... cattle , and one horse . They also " bought many delicacies for their friends in camp who were sick and in need . ” 66 One Cheyenne woman tanned robes , traded them for twen- ty - five two - year - old heifers , and gave them to her ...
... cattle , and one horse . They also " bought many delicacies for their friends in camp who were sick and in need . ” 66 One Cheyenne woman tanned robes , traded them for twen- ty - five two - year - old heifers , and gave them to her ...
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