Nelson Appleton Miles (August 8, 1839 – May 15, 1925) was a United States soldier who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War. Read full biography of Nelson A. Miles →
It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed.
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different... →
The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage... →
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... →
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.
Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.
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... →
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... →
One hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, the Spanish government issued a decree authorizing the enslavement of the American Indian... →
The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull... →
For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.
The more we study the Indian's character the more we appreciate the marked distinction between the civilized being and the real savage.
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... →
Nelson Appleton Miles (August 8, 1839 – May 15, 1925) was a United States soldier who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War.