A discontented young fellow, filled with self pride; he certainly should have considered it an honor to be sent on so respectable an embassy as he was. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
A young man who is here speaks the Panis language, and in many other respects, is preferable. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
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. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
Few Indians only had breech cloths, most being wrapped in buffalo robes, otherwise quite naked. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote