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I have now seven different columns of troops penetrating their country in all directions, while at the same time I am holding the overland routes.
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Dodge describes the deployment of multiple military columns to secure the territory against Native American resistance.
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They evidently have no desire to learn about these things, but want some excuse for attacking our Army, hoping thereby to bring dishonor upon our country before the world.
The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
In view of all the facts, I must doubt the sincerity of those who are seeking to bring discredit upon our little Army, the marvellous efficiency of which has won the admiration of the world.
We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an officer.
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