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
... dollars a year in addition to all the sums promised by previous treaties , and they were to be allowed to remain three years longer by sufferance in their present homes . The Government also agreed to pay them for their improvements on ...
... dollars a year in addition to all the sums promised by previous treaties , and they were to be allowed to remain three years longer by sufferance in their present homes . The Government also agreed to pay them for their improvements on ...
Page 49
... dollars is promised ; forty horses , " and the use of six wagons and ox- teams to assist in removing heavy articles , " provisions for the journey , and one year's subsistence after they reach their new home ; also the erection of a ...
... dollars is promised ; forty horses , " and the use of six wagons and ox- teams to assist in removing heavy articles , " provisions for the journey , and one year's subsistence after they reach their new home ; also the erection of a ...
Page 50
... dollars to an individual ; but their money is soon spent , chiefly for ardent spirits . The agent says : " The only hinderance now in the way of the Delawares , Shawnees , and Kickapoos is ardent spirits . * * * These whiskey ...
... dollars to an individual ; but their money is soon spent , chiefly for ardent spirits . The agent says : " The only hinderance now in the way of the Delawares , Shawnees , and Kickapoos is ardent spirits . * * * These whiskey ...
Page 51
... dollars were due them on ar- rearages of their school fund . The Secretary acceded to this request , but imposed five conditions upon it , of which the fourth seems worth chroni- cling , as an indication of the helplessness of the ...
... dollars were due them on ar- rearages of their school fund . The Secretary acceded to this request , but imposed five conditions upon it , of which the fourth seems worth chroni- cling , as an indication of the helplessness of the ...
Page 52
... dollars ) , besides many other articles of value . After a few days ' travel , near some of the forts on the Arkansas , they were overtaken by four white men , deserters from the United States Army - three on foot , and one riding a ...
... dollars ) , besides many other articles of value . After a few days ' travel , near some of the forts on the Arkansas , they were overtaken by four white men , deserters from the United States Army - three on foot , and one riding a ...
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