It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people.
On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.
They were conspiring to desert us in the night and steal some of our horses... we engaged a spy.
Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good?
In my proper character, an officer of the United States army.
I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return.