Zebulon Pike quotes - page 2

You have already disarmed my men without my knowledge, are their arms to be returned or not? (Zebulon Pike)
There had so lately been a large force of Spanish cavalry at the village, which had made a great impression on the minds of the young men, as to their power, consequence, which my appearance with 20 infantry was by no means calculated to remove. View quote
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The Spanish troops returned and we could yet discover the grass beaten down in the direction which they went. View quote
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The Pawnee chief had left the village the day after the doctor arrived, with 50 or 60 horses and many people, and had taken his course to the north of our route. View quote
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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. View quote
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I differ materially from Capt. Lewis, in my account of the numbers, manners, and morals of the Sioux. View quote
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Among various demands and charges I gave them, was, that the said flag should be delivered to me, and one of the United States' flags be received and hoisted in its place. View quote
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