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Grenville Dodge: The cavalry now moving into the Indian country will, I doubt not, if allowed to proceed and carry out the instructions…

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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.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

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Dodge expresses confidence that military action will lead to a lasting peace with Native American tribes.

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