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Grenville Dodge: They did not seem to appreciate the Indian character; that the only way to strengthen and protect the lines of…

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They did not seem to appreciate the Indian character; that the only way to strengthen and protect the lines of communication was to go for the Indians.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

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Dodge argues that understanding the nature of the Native American threat is essential for protecting communication lines.

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