A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... five hundred millions of dollars and tens of thousands of valua- ble lives . In the olden time the Indian trader was the Indian's friend . The relation was one of mutual dependence . If the trader oppressed the Indian he was in danger ...
... five hundred millions of dollars and tens of thousands of valua- ble lives . In the olden time the Indian trader was the Indian's friend . The relation was one of mutual dependence . If the trader oppressed the Indian he was in danger ...
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... Five years later , by another treaty at Fort Harmar , the pro- visions of this treaty were reiterated , the boundaries somewhat changed and more accurately defined . The privilege of hunt- ing on all the lands reserved to the United ...
... Five years later , by another treaty at Fort Harmar , the pro- visions of this treaty were reiterated , the boundaries somewhat changed and more accurately defined . The privilege of hunt- ing on all the lands reserved to the United ...
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... five hundred dollars . " Peace was declared to be " established " and " perpetual . " General Wayne told the Indians that they might believe him , for he had never , " in a public capacity , told a lie ; " and one of the Indians said ...
... five hundred dollars . " Peace was declared to be " established " and " perpetual . " General Wayne told the Indians that they might believe him , for he had never , " in a public capacity , told a lie ; " and one of the Indians said ...
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... five thousand Indians , all told , left in this whole region . 66 The Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the same year says that it is grateful to notice " , how much the Indians ' condition is " ameliorated under the policy of removal ...
... five thousand Indians , all told , left in this whole region . 66 The Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the same year says that it is grateful to notice " , how much the Indians ' condition is " ameliorated under the policy of removal ...
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... five hundred acres of land in grain and vegetables , and raising a great many hogs , cattle , and horses . " They are a brave , enterprising people , " and " at peace with all neighboring Indians . " Parties of them frequently make ...
... five hundred acres of land in grain and vegetables , and raising a great many hogs , cattle , and horses . " They are a brave , enterprising people , " and " at peace with all neighboring Indians . " Parties of them frequently make ...
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