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Any treaty made now by civilians, Indian agents, or others, will, in my opinion, amount to nothing, as the Indians in all the tribes openly express dissatisfaction with them and contempt for them.
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Dodge critiques civilian treaties with Native Americans, arguing they lack effectiveness due to distrust from the tribes.
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