American - Soldier | January 5, 1779 - April 27, 1813
I differ materially from Capt. Lewis, in my account of the numbers, manners, and morals of the Sioux.
Zebulon Pike
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I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms.
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He was a man, he always performed his promises.
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Give immediate instruction to all your posts in said territory, under your direction, at no time and on no pretence to hoist, or suffer be hoisted, the English flag.
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At the lodge the chief gave me many particulars which were relative to the late visit of the Spaniards.
MeLateChiefManyVisitRelative
Among various demands and charges I gave them, was, that the said flag should be delivered to me, and one of the United States' flags be received and hoisted in its place.
MePlaceSaidFlagUnitedShould
American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.
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A discontented young fellow, filled with self pride; he certainly should have considered it an honor to be sent on so respectable an embassy as he was.
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