The cavalry now moving into the Indian country will, I doubt not, if allowed to proceed and carry out the instructions given them, accomplish the object designed by bringing about an effectual peace and permanent settlement of our Indian difficulties.
Dodge expresses confidence that military action will lead to a lasting peace with Native American tribes.
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There is an element in this country that already has no use for the soldier of the Civil War.
It is upheld and maintained today, as it always has been, by the patriotism of our people as represented by our Army in the Civil War, in Cuba, the Philippines, and China.
I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
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