In my proper character, an officer of the United States army.

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.

Should I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of war, will you not rejoice, O my father?

I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms.

In my proper character, an officer of the United States army.

If success attends my steps, honor and glory await my name-if defeat, still shall it be said we died like brave men, and conferred honor, even in death, on the American Name.

I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return.