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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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