Should I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of war, will you not rejoice, O my father? Zebulon Pike Read Quote
Strict justice would demand total confiscation of your property, personal imprisonment and fines. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
The village had a mill near it, situated on the little creek, which made very good flour. The population consisted of civilized Indians, but much mixed blood. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
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. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
They were conspiring to desert us in the night and steal some of our horses… we engaged a spy. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
You have already disarmed my men without my knowledge, are their arms to be returned or not? Zebulon Pike Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
At the lodge the chief gave me many particulars which were relative to the late visit of the Spaniards. Zebulon Pike Read Quote
