The commissioners did not escape the embarrassment which unfortunately too often attends our negotiations with the Indians, namely, an indisposition to treat with the Government for further concessions while its obligations incurred under former agreements are unkept.
Message to Congress Reporting on the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota
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As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.
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