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Grenville Dodge: “The Indians of the plains are the best skirmishers in the world.”

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The Indians of the plains are the best skirmishers in the world.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Dodge emphasizes the exceptional skirmishing skills of the Plains Indians.

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