American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.

May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.

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.

Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.

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

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

Strict justice would demand total confiscation of your property, personal imprisonment and fines.