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Grenville 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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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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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

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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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