Nelson A. Miles Quotes

Nelson A. Miles — American Soldier born on August 08, 1839, died on May 15, 1925

Nelson Appleton Miles was a United States soldier who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish–American War... (wikipedia)

The Indians, however, could not migrate from one part of the United States to another; neither could they obtain employment as readily as white people, either upon or beyond the Indian reservations.

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.

Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.

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.

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 gratitude which it would seem ungenerous to withhold.

Nelson A. Miles Quotes

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