One hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, the Spanish government issued a decree authorizing the enslavement of the American Indian as in accord with the law of God and man.
For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare. - Nelson A. Miles
For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.
- Nelson A. Miles
The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull venture… - Nelson A. Miles
The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull venture…
The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage a… - Nelson A. Miles
The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage a…
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different trib… - Nelson A. Miles
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different trib…
It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed. - Nelson A. Miles
It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed.
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both … - Nelson A. Miles
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both …
Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking. - Nelson A. Miles
Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking.
On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be a… - Nelson A. Miles
On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be a…
If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might trav… - Nelson A. Miles
If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might trav…
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