If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Lakes to the Gulf, and be constantly in sight of green mounds. Nelson A. Miles atlanticconstantlyfall share on social
These are hallowed moments, when every American has reason to express his gratitude to Almighty God that it has been our good fortune to witness the light of this auspicious morn. Nelson A. Miles almightyamericanauspicious Change image and share on social
The more we study the Indian's character the more we appreciate the marked distinction between the civilized being and the real savage. Nelson A. Miles charactercivilizedistinction Change image and share on social
On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful. Nelson A. Miles advantagebrightcome share on social
The Indians, however, could not migrate from one part of the United States to another; neither could they obtain employment as readily as white people, either upon or beyond the Indian reservations. Nelson A. Miles employmentindianmigrate Change image and share on social
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 answerfiftyhundred Change image and share on social
A Christian people who have for two hundred years kept a race in bondage, deprived of the advantages of civilization and religion, owe them a debt of gratitude which it would seem ungenerous to withhold. Nelson A. Miles advantagebondagechristian share on social
The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull ventured south of the Canadian border, and important expeditions were sent against them. Nelson A. Miles bandborderbull share on social
One hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, the Spanish government issued a decree authorizing the enslavement of the American Indian as in accord with the law of God and man. Nelson A. Miles accordamericanauthorize Change image and share on social
