Few Indians only had breech cloths, most being wrapped in buffalo robes, otherwise quite naked.
Zebulon PikeShould I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of war, will you not rejoice, O my father?
Zebulon PikeAmerican agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.
Zebulon PikeIt 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.
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