A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... desire these . His labors and his desires are both dependent upon some spirit- ual gift , which , having kindled him , quickens his desires and calls forth his toil . Unless he has some help from without , some light and life from above ...
... desire these . His labors and his desires are both dependent upon some spirit- ual gift , which , having kindled him , quickens his desires and calls forth his toil . Unless he has some help from without , some light and life from above ...
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... desire to define , assert , and enforce the greater right , the " right of sov- ereignty , " the makers , interpreters , and recorders of law did not realize , probably , how clearly and equally they were defin- * Peters , United States ...
... desire to define , assert , and enforce the greater right , the " right of sov- ereignty , " the makers , interpreters , and recorders of law did not realize , probably , how clearly and equally they were defin- * Peters , United States ...
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... desires you . " In 1793 a great council was held , to which came the chiefs and headmen of the Delawares , and of twelve other tribes , to meet commissioners of the United States , for one last ef- fort to settle the vexed boundary ...
... desires you . " In 1793 a great council was held , to which came the chiefs and headmen of the Delawares , and of twelve other tribes , to meet commissioners of the United States , for one last ef- fort to settle the vexed boundary ...
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... desire you to consider , brothers , that our only demand is the peaceable possession of a small part of our once great country . Look back and review the lands from whence we have been driven to this spot . We can retreat no farther ...
... desire you to consider , brothers , that our only demand is the peaceable possession of a small part of our once great country . Look back and review the lands from whence we have been driven to this spot . We can retreat no farther ...
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... desire of the Government to make farmers of these In- dians was reiterated in this treaty , and evidenced by pledges of purchase of stock , agricultural implements , etc .; mills , also , and mechanic shops they were to have , and an 84 ...
... desire of the Government to make farmers of these In- dians was reiterated in this treaty , and evidenced by pledges of purchase of stock , agricultural implements , etc .; mills , also , and mechanic shops they were to have , and an 84 ...
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