A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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... settlers have had too much at stake to excite an Indian massacre , which would overwhelm their loved ones in ruin . The army are not responsible for Indian wars ; they are men under authority , " who go where they are sent . The men who ...
... settlers have had too much at stake to excite an Indian massacre , which would overwhelm their loved ones in ruin . The army are not responsible for Indian wars ; they are men under authority , " who go where they are sent . The men who ...
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... settlers were as ignorant of these provisions in Indian treaties as are the greater number of American citizens to - day , who are honestly unaware - and being unaware , are therefore incredulous - that the Indians had either ...
... settlers were as ignorant of these provisions in Indian treaties as are the greater number of American citizens to - day , who are honestly unaware - and being unaware , are therefore incredulous - that the Indians had either ...
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... settlers may be easily removed , and peace thereby obtained . " We know that these settlers are poor , or they would never have ventured to live in a country which has been in continual trouble ever since they crossed the Ohio . Divide ...
... settlers may be easily removed , and peace thereby obtained . " We know that these settlers are poor , or they would never have ventured to live in a country which has been in continual trouble ever since they crossed the Ohio . Divide ...
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... settler , or punish him in such manner as they shall think fit . " The seventh Article gives the Indians the liberty " to hunt within the territory and lands which they have now ceded to the United States , without hinderance or ...
... settler , or punish him in such manner as they shall think fit . " The seventh Article gives the Indians the liberty " to hunt within the territory and lands which they have now ceded to the United States , without hinderance or ...
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... quite clear that so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose should be prompt- ly applied to the fulfilment of our treaty obligations . " In 1854 the influx of white settlers into Kansas was 54 A CENTURY OF DISHONOR .
... quite clear that so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose should be prompt- ly applied to the fulfilment of our treaty obligations . " In 1854 the influx of white settlers into Kansas was 54 A CENTURY OF DISHONOR .
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