A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page 48
... commissioners who negotiated the treaty were appre- hensive that they would be accused of having made too liberal terms with the Indians , and in their report to the department they enumerate apologetically the reasons which made it im ...
... commissioners who negotiated the treaty were appre- hensive that they would be accused of having made too liberal terms with the Indians , and in their report to the department they enumerate apologetically the reasons which made it im ...
Page 49
... 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 . " He says that they , " protected by the strong arm of the Government ...
... 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 . " He says that they , " protected by the strong arm of the Government ...
Page 50
... commissioner says , " The agent for the Delawares and Shawnees states that he was shown cloth that was spun and wove , and shirts and other clothing made by the Indian girls . " In 1838 the Delawares are reported as cultivating one thou ...
... commissioner says , " The agent for the Delawares and Shawnees states that he was shown cloth that was spun and wove , and shirts and other clothing made by the Indian girls . " In 1838 the Delawares are reported as cultivating one thou ...
Page 53
... horses to be turned over to the unfortunate squaw . I expect to recover two or three more ; the balance , I am of opinion , will never be obtained . " In the report of the Indian Commissioner for this year THE DELAWARES . 53.
... horses to be turned over to the unfortunate squaw . I expect to recover two or three more ; the balance , I am of opinion , will never be obtained . " In the report of the Indian Commissioner for this year THE DELAWARES . 53.
Page 54
... Commissioner for this year there is also a paragraph which should not be omitted from this sketch : " The present seems to be an appropriate occa- sion for calling the attention of Congress to certain treaty stip- ulations with various ...
... Commissioner for this year there is also a paragraph which should not be omitted from this sketch : " The present seems to be an appropriate occa- sion for calling the attention of Congress to certain treaty stip- ulations with various ...
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