Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830, Volume 1 (of 2) / Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race

by Calvin Colton

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“Brothers and Sisters:—This (the medal) will give me ease, more than I ever had; and I will listen more than I ever did to white men. I am glad, that my brothers and sisters have heard of the good act that I have done. My brothers and sisters think, that I did it in ignorance; but I now know what I have done. I did do it in ignorance, and did not know, that I did good. But by giving me this medal, I know it.”—Morse’s Report, &c.