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?
On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.
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.
May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.
Strict justice would demand total confiscation of your property, personal imprisonment and fines.