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The Spanish troops returned and we could yet discover the grass beaten down in the direction which they went.

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The preparations for my new voyage prevented the possiblity of my paying that attention to the correction of my errors, that I should otherwise have done.

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The Pawnee chief had left the village the day after the doctor arrived, with 50 or 60 horses and many people, and had taken his course to the north of our route.

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

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

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Owing to the difficulty of obtaining horses, Mr. Henry returns from this place. In descending the Mississippi I will request him to pay his respects to you.

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On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.

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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.

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In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.

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If we go to Chihuahua we must be considered as prisoners of war?

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Soldier

Born: January 5th, 1779

Died: April 27th, 1813

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