Nelson A. Miles
Nelson A. Miles
Nelson Appleton Mileswas a United States soldier who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish–American War...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth8 August 1839
CountryUnited States of America
Nelson A. Miles quotes about
past years fifty
Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking.
dark past race
On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful.
check desire enterprise man party reasonable stop swept wave
No administration could stop the tidal wave of immigration that swept over the land; no political party could restrain or control the enterprise of our people, and no reasonable man could desire to check the march of civilization.
american-soldier difficult indian point problem solved vital
Replying to your long telegram, one point is of vital importance-the difficult Indian problem can not be solved permanently at this end of the line.
party unfair responsible
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.
war race sight
If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Lakes to the Gulf, and be constantly in sight of green mounds.
real character appreciate
The more we study the Indian's character the more we appreciate the marked distinction between the civilized being and the real savage.
gratitude military light
These are hallowed moments, when every American has reason to express his gratitude to Almighty God that it has been our good fortune to witness the light of this auspicious morn.
war subjugation relation
Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.
able canada tides
The tide of immigration in Canada has not been as great as along our frontier. They have been able to allow the Indians to live as Indians, which we have not, and do not attempt to force upon them the customs which are distasteful to them.
christian gratitude race
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.
race mind may
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both races.
race white savages
The intrusions of the white race and the non- compliance with treaty obligations have been followed by atrocities that could alone satisfy a savage and revengeful spirit.
powerful race lasts
Step by step a powerful and enterprising race has driven them back from the Atlantic to the West until at last there is scarcely a spot of ground upon which the Indians have any certainty of maintaining a permanent abode.