A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page vi
... standing before the law . A Chinese or a Hottentot would have , but the native American is left pitiably helpless . This system grew out of our relations at the first settlement of the country . The isolated settlements along the ...
... standing before the law . A Chinese or a Hottentot would have , but the native American is left pitiably helpless . This system grew out of our relations at the first settlement of the country . The isolated settlements along the ...
Page 84
... standing they are fully aware of the rich mines discovered in their country , they are disposed to yield up their claims with- out any reluctance . They certainly deserve the fostering hand of the Government , and should be liberally ...
... standing they are fully aware of the rich mines discovered in their country , they are disposed to yield up their claims with- out any reluctance . They certainly deserve the fostering hand of the Government , and should be liberally ...
Page 93
... standing all privations , they have been unswerving in their friendship , and ever ready to assist the agent in maintaining order , and compelling the Northern Cheyennes who have vis- ited the agency to submit to a count . " In ...
... standing all privations , they have been unswerving in their friendship , and ever ready to assist the agent in maintaining order , and compelling the Northern Cheyennes who have vis- ited the agency to submit to a count . " In ...
Page 133
... Standing Bear , and his friends and legal advisers , to obtain from the Supreme Court a decision which will extend the protection of the civil law to every In- dian in the country . Of the remainder of the Nez Percés ( those who are on ...
... Standing Bear , and his friends and legal advisers , to obtain from the Supreme Court a decision which will extend the protection of the civil law to every In- dian in the country . Of the remainder of the Nez Percés ( those who are on ...
Page 177
... Standing Rock Agency , after the Indians had planted eight hundred and seventy - two dollars ' worth of seeds — of corn , potatoes , and other vegetables - the grasshoppers came and de- voured them . " Many of these Indians , with their ...
... Standing Rock Agency , after the Indians had planted eight hundred and seventy - two dollars ' worth of seeds — of corn , potatoes , and other vegetables - the grasshoppers came and de- voured them . " Many of these Indians , with their ...
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