Zebulon Pike

I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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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 was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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If success attends my steps, honor and glory await my name-if defeat, still shall it be said we died like brave men, and conferred honor, even in death, on the American Name. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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If we go to Chihuahua we must be considered as prisoners of war? ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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Owing to the difficulty of obtaining horses, Mr. Henry returns from this place. In descending the Mississippi I will request him to pay his respects to you. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

#difficulty #henry #him #his #horses