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Grenville Dodge: None of our campaigns have been successful that have not been prepared to follow the Indians day and night, attacking…

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None of our campaigns have been successful that have not been prepared to follow the Indians day and night, attacking them at every opportunity until they are worn out, disbanded, or forced to surrender, which is the sure result of such a campaign.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

He emphasizes the necessity of continuous pursuit in successful military campaigns against the Indians.

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