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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