The theory that we cannot punish these Indians effectually, and that we must make or accept any kind of a peace in order to hold our overland routes, is not sustained by the facts, is singularly erroneous, and I cannot agree to it by any means.
Dodge argues against the notion that peace must be accepted to protect overland routes, asserting that it is a flawed perspective.
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My flag-bearer, after having been wounded so he could not hold up the colors, would not leave them.
They crawled in on their hands and knees, and swept the enemy from that front.
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