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But they struck the wrong man in Captain Williford, who, comprehending the situation, attacked the Indians.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “But they struck the wrong man in Captain Williford, who, comprehending the situation, attacked the Indians.”
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Dodge recounts an incident where Captain Williford successfully counterattacked a group of Indians.
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I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
Under the regulations, it is impossible for the Army to defend itself and make answer to these attacks, except through their own officers, and their reports do not reach the public, for the press seems to use only that which reflects upon…
The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
It is the duty of every companion here, as well as of every good citizen, to enter his protest against these unjust attacks.
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