On the record
I cannot approve the manner in which the Indians have been treated, and have no faith in them, nor will I allow such treatment as shown at the Big Sandy fight.
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gutenberg.orgI cannot approve the manner in which the Indians have been treated, and have no faith in them, nor will I allow such treatment as shown at the Big Sandy fight.
Dodge critiques the treatment of Native Americans and expresses his lack of faith in their current treatment.
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