A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page 37
... We have received two very agreeable messages from the Thirteen United States . We also received a message from the king , whose war we were engaged in , de- siring us to remain quiet , which we accordingly complied THE DELAWARES . 37.
... We have received two very agreeable messages from the Thirteen United States . We also received a message from the king , whose war we were engaged in , de- siring us to remain quiet , which we accordingly complied THE DELAWARES . 37.
Page 38
... remain quiet , which we accordingly complied with . During this time of tranquillity we were deliberating the best method we could to form a lasting reconciliation with the Thir- teen United States . *** We are still of the same opinion ...
... remain quiet , which we accordingly complied with . During this time of tranquillity we were deliberating the best method we could to form a lasting reconciliation with the Thir- teen United States . *** We are still of the same opinion ...
Page 48
... remain three years longer by sufferance in their present homes . The Government also agreed to pay them for their improvements on their lands , to give them a hundred and twenty horses , and a " sufficient number of pirogues to aid in ...
... remain three years longer by sufferance in their present homes . The Government also agreed to pay them for their improvements on their lands , to give them a hundred and twenty horses , and a " sufficient number of pirogues to aid in ...
Page 56
... remain unimpaired , and the interest to be applied annually for the civilization , education , and religious culture of the Delaware people , and such other objects of a beneficial character as in his judgment are proper and necessary ...
... remain unimpaired , and the interest to be applied annually for the civilization , education , and religious culture of the Delaware people , and such other objects of a beneficial character as in his judgment are proper and necessary ...
Page 59
... remain in their present homes for all who are opposed to leaving Kansas . " At this time , " one - half the adult population are in the vol- unteer service of the United States . They make the best of soldiers , and are highly valued by ...
... remain in their present homes for all who are opposed to leaving Kansas . " At this time , " one - half the adult population are in the vol- unteer service of the United States . They make the best of soldiers , and are highly valued by ...
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