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Speeches delivered by several Indian chiefs : also, an extract of a letter from an Indian chief
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Letter describing American Indians and Chief Iron Whip
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A graphic, racist letter describing American Indians in the Dakota Territory, including the Ponca people and their leader, Chief Iron Whip. This letter was written by a United States Army Officer, "Will," from "Mouth Niobrara River, DT" (Dakota Territory). It was written to "Jack." Will was charged with protecting forts and settlements in Dakota Territory from returning prisoners. The prisoners were, he mentions, 300 American Indians who were either murderers or participators in the Minnesota Massacre of 1862. While traveling, Will described to his friend about prairies dogs, the landscape, and the people in the region. Near the conclusion of the letter he writes of a possible return to Fort Randall, where he will take command of his company.
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