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The Franklin men made war and peace with the Cherokees just as they chose, and utterly refused to be bound by the treaties concluded on behalf of the United States.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The Franklin men made war and peace with the Cherokees just as they chose, and utterly refused to be bound by the…”
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This quote highlights the autonomy of the Franklin frontiersmen in their dealings with Native American tribes, disregarding federal authority.
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