United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Volum 94,Side 3

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H. Colburn, 1860

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Side 247 - Who without bloodshed or the terror of authority, Employing only the means of conciliation, confidence, and benevolence, Attempted and accomplished The entire subjection of the lawless and savage inhabitants of the...
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