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I condemned it, and I have issued orders that no such acts will be tolerated or allowed; that the Indians on the warpath must be fought wherever and whenever found, but no outrages or barbarities must be committed.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “I condemned it, and I have issued orders that no such acts will be tolerated or allowed; that the Indians on the warpath…”
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Dodge condemns acts of violence against Native Americans and emphasizes the need for humane treatment during military operations.
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They never fell under my command again, but on every field that they fought they won the praise of their commanders, and General Grant ordered that they should place on their banners, "First at Chickasaw Bayou.
There is an element in this country that already has no use for the soldier of the Civil War.
CHARGE! and such a yell as they crossed that field with, you never heard--it was unearthly and scared the rebels so bad they never stopped to fire at us or to let us reach them.
What we need are troops, supplies for them, and a vigorous campaign against these hostile Indians.
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