Zebulon Pike Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“At the lodge the chief gave me many particulars which were relative to the late visit of the Spaniards.”

“Your former Fathers the Spaniards have now no further Authority over you.”

“American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.”

“I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms.”

“The toute ensemble was such as to make polished society blush, when compared with these savages.”

“You have already disarmed my men without my knowledge, are their arms to be returned or not?”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”