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Zebulon Pike quotes

American Soldier January 5, 1779 – April 27, 1813

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Zebulon Pike quote: "Should I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of..."
Should I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of war, will you not rejoice, O my father? Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike quote: "May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country."
May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country. Zebulon Pike
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
With the dreary season in which we travelled part of the route; with our minds much more actively employed in forming resources for our preservation from famine. Zebulon Pike
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
Zebulon Pike quote: "American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold..."
American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature. Zebulon Pike
Give immediate instruction to all your posts in said territory, under your direction, at no time and on no pretence to hoist, or suffer be hoisted, the English flag. Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike quote: "Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening..."
Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good? Zebulon Pike
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
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
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
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
Zebulon Pike quote: "I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to..."
I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return. Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike quote: "Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one..."
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation. Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike quote: "Your former Fathers the Spaniards have now no further..."
Your former Fathers the Spaniards have now no further Authority over you. Zebulon Pike

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