A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... o'clock at night . " We said to him : not support ourselves . We could Now send us to We do not like this land . The water is bad . Washington , to tell the President , as you promised . ' 6 " He said to us : The President did not tell ...
... o'clock at night . " We said to him : not support ourselves . We could Now send us to We do not like this land . The water is bad . Washington , to tell the President , as you promised . ' 6 " He said to us : The President did not tell ...
Page 207
... o'clock and marched to Crayton , a distance of thirteen miles . Roads very heavy . The child that died yesterday was here buried by the Indians , they preferring to bury it than to have it buried by the white people . " May 22d . Broke ...
... o'clock and marched to Crayton , a distance of thirteen miles . Roads very heavy . The child that died yesterday was here buried by the Indians , they preferring to bury it than to have it buried by the white people . " May 22d . Broke ...
Page 208
... o'clock a terrific thunder - storm occurred of two hours ' duration , which was followed by steady rain throughout the day , in consequence of which we remained in camp . During the day a child died , and several women and children were ...
... o'clock a terrific thunder - storm occurred of two hours ' duration , which was followed by steady rain throughout the day , in consequence of which we remained in camp . During the day a child died , and several women and children were ...
Page 209
... o'clock this morning , intending , if practicable , to reach Co- lumbus before night ; but a heavy thunder - storm prevailed at that time . Broke camp at seven o'clock . Marched seven miles , when we came to a slough confluent to Shell ...
... o'clock this morning , intending , if practicable , to reach Co- lumbus before night ; but a heavy thunder - storm prevailed at that time . Broke camp at seven o'clock . Marched seven miles , when we came to a slough confluent to Shell ...
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... o'clock P.M. , had the entire tribe , with their effects , across the river , off the reservation , and in camp in Nebraska . " The agent should have said , " with part of their effects , " for it was only a part , and a very small part ...
... o'clock P.M. , had the entire tribe , with their effects , across the river , off the reservation , and in camp in Nebraska . " The agent should have said , " with part of their effects , " for it was only a part , and a very small part ...
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