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Even on the frontier, and at that time, the better class of backwoodsmen expressed much horror at the murder of the friendly chiefs.
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This quote highlights the moral outrage among some backwoodsmen regarding violence against friendly Indians, indicating a divide in attitudes during conflict.
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