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Carried away Quote by Black Hawk

“My reason teaches me that land cannot be sold. The…” quote by Black Hawk — Download Open image

“My reason teaches me that land cannot be sold. The Great Spirit gave it to his children to live upon. So long as they occupy and cultivate it, they have a right to the soil. Nothing can be sold but such things as can be carried away”

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