List of Nelson A. Miles Quotes

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Nelson A. Miles
Total Quotes 18
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 tribes on reservations and support them at the expense of our people.
Government People Support
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.
Travel War Lakes
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.
Past Years Asking
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.
Gratitude Military Light
The more we study the indian's character the more we appreciate the marked distinction between the civilized being and the real savage.
Real Character Appreciate
For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.
Country Warfare Violent
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.
Party Unfair Responsible
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.
Dark Past Race
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.
Important Troops Borders
The tide of immigration in canada has not been as great as along our frontier. they have been able to allow the indians to live as indians, which we have not, and do not attempt to force upon them the customs which are distasteful to them.
Immigration Able Canada
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both races.
Race Mind Prejudice
To illustrate to the indians the advantages the white race had in the telephone i divided a body of warriors from sitting bull's camp into two parties and had them talk to each other over the telephone line.
Party Warrior Race
  • Born: August 8, 1839
  • Died: May 15, 1925
  • Occupation: Soldier
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