"It demonstrates to his simple mind in the……" — George Crook
"It demonstrates to his simple mind in the most positive manner that we have no prejudice against him on account of his race, and that while he behaves himself he will be treated the same as a white man."
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George Crook
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18 Quotes by George Crook
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I have known the Indians intimately - known them in their private relations - I think I understand the Indian…
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If you will investigate all the Indian troubles, you will find that there is something wrong of this nature at…
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The white men in the East are like birds. They are hatching out their eggs every year, and there is…
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When once an Indian sees that his food is secure, he does not care what the chief or any one…
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We must not try to force him to take civilization immediately in its complete form, but under just laws, guaranteeing…
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The great mistake these people make is that they go to looking after the spiritual welfare of the Indians before…
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During the engagement I tried to throw a strong force through the canon, but I was obliged to use it…
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When I jerked it out the head remained in my leg, where it remains still. There were a couple of…
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I at once commenced the ascent through a shower of arrows.
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All the tribes tell the same story. They are surrounded on all sides, the game is destroyed or driven away;…
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Give these Indians little farms, survey them, let them put fences around them, let them have their own horses, cows,…
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It has been my aim throughout present operations to afford the greatest amount of protection to life and property interests,…
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