Author: Nelson A. Miles

Quotes

Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking.

Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking.

- Nelson A. Miles

Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.

Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.

- Nelson A. Miles

For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.

For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.

- Nelson A. Miles

The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage and revengeful spirit.

The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage and revengeful spirit.

- Nelson A. Miles

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