The friendly Indians say that whenever the hostile bands are made aware of our ability and determination to whip them, they will readily and in good faith treat with our officers and comply with any demands we may make.
Dodge relays the perspective of friendly Native Americans who believe that military strength will lead to peace negotiations.
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The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
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.
I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained 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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