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

A young man who is here speaks the Panis language, and in many other respects, is preferable.
Zebulon Pike

American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.
Zebulon Pike

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.
Zebulon Pike

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

Few Indians only had breech cloths, most being wrapped in buffalo robes, otherwise quite naked.
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

He was a man, he always performed his promises.
Zebulon Pike

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

I differ materially from Capt. Lewis, in my account of the numbers, manners, and morals of the Sioux.
Zebulon Pike


I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return.
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

If we go to Chihuahua we must be considered as prisoners of war?
Zebulon Pike

In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.
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

May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.
Zebulon Pike

On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.
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

Should I be the happy mortal destined to turn the scale of war, will you not rejoice, O my father?
Zebulon Pike

Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.
Zebulon Pike