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No one desires more than I do to effect a permanent peace with these Indians, and such is the desire of every officer under me, all of whom agree in the method suggested for bringing it about.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “No one desires more than I do to effect a permanent peace with these Indians, and such is the desire of every officer…”
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Dodge expresses his strong desire for a lasting peace with Native Americans, shared by his officers.
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The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
It is the duty of every companion here, as well as of every good citizen, to enter his protest against these unjust attacks.
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