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I desire very much to have peace with the Indians, but I do think we should punish them for what they have done, and that they should feel our power and have respect for us.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “I desire very much to have peace with the Indians, but I do think we should punish them for what they have done, and…”
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Dodge expresses his desire for peace with Native Americans while also advocating for accountability for their actions.
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There is no officer listening to me who did not see cruelties in the Civil War.
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.
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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