1 00:00:02,659 --> 00:00:06,989 It's a simple question, Captain Borgnein. 2 00:00:06,990 --> 00:00:11,020 What right does the government have to suddenly change the terms of the treaty? 3 00:00:11,021 --> 00:00:13,509 Ma 'am, that's a question you'll have to take up with the Board of Indian 4 00:00:13,510 --> 00:00:14,709 Commissioners in Washington. 5 00:00:14,710 --> 00:00:15,760 I'm only a messenger. 6 00:00:15,761 --> 00:00:19,129 The Cheyenne have always hunted there. Since my grandfather's time, every 7 00:00:19,130 --> 00:00:23,809 we follow the octopus out. All I know is the railroad is coming through this 8 00:00:23,810 --> 00:00:24,860 pass. 9 00:00:25,110 --> 00:00:26,670 You can't travel there anymore. 10 00:00:26,770 --> 00:00:29,180 And what are his people supposed to do for food? 11 00:00:29,710 --> 00:00:32,509 I understand President Grant has a new peace plan. 12 00:00:32,710 --> 00:00:33,910 Turns them into farmers. 13 00:00:33,911 --> 00:00:35,949 If you ask me, it's a waste of good seed. 14 00:00:35,950 --> 00:00:37,229 You're right, it would be a waste. 15 00:00:37,230 --> 00:00:39,249 Where you have put my people, nothing will grow. 16 00:00:39,250 --> 00:00:41,169 Well, maybe you aren't trying hard enough. 17 00:00:41,170 --> 00:00:44,449 You can't be lazy and expect the government to come in and take care of 18 00:00:44,450 --> 00:00:45,500 They aren't lazy. 19 00:00:46,150 --> 00:00:48,130 That new reservation land is worthless. 20 00:00:48,310 --> 00:00:49,360 I disagree. 21 00:00:49,370 --> 00:00:50,510 And how would you know? 22 00:00:50,511 --> 00:00:52,909 You've never even ridden out there to see it. 23 00:00:52,910 --> 00:00:53,960 I've seen enough. 24 00:00:53,961 --> 00:00:58,329 Enough to know that all this land is far too valuable to leave in the hands 25 00:00:58,330 --> 00:00:59,930 of... Savage nomads. 26 00:00:59,931 --> 00:01:04,628 The peaceful relations between the Cheyenne nation and the army are far too 27 00:01:04,629 --> 00:01:07,699 valuable to be left in the hands of biased and unfit officers. 28 00:01:08,570 --> 00:01:12,190 Well, you've been informed of the new boundaries. 29 00:01:15,670 --> 00:01:18,870 I strongly urge the Cheyenne nation to abide by them. 30 00:01:18,871 --> 00:01:22,269 Captain, wait. We're not finished here. 31 00:01:22,270 --> 00:01:23,659 We have nothing more to discuss. 32 00:01:23,660 --> 00:01:27,019 Then we're going to formally protest this decision and demand a hearing. Dr. 33 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:30,819 Quinn, you're wasting your time. If you think you and that half -breed are going 34 00:01:30,820 --> 00:01:33,659 to change a federal mandate, you're quite mistaken. And you're quite 35 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:35,200 contemptuous. You're naive. 36 00:01:36,240 --> 00:01:37,380 You may convert them. 37 00:01:37,660 --> 00:01:42,039 You can hang a necktie around them, but they are still dog -eating savages. It 38 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:43,090 is inevitable. 39 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:46,570 The only solution for this Indian question is extermination. 40 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,710 I'm going to complain to your superiors and... 41 00:01:49,711 --> 00:01:51,599 And I refuse to deal with you anymore. 42 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:54,499 Ma 'am, you can complain all the way to President Grant himself for all I care, 43 00:01:54,500 --> 00:01:57,359 but you have to get used to dealing with me. I could never get used to dealing 44 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:58,410 with a man like you. 45 00:01:58,411 --> 00:02:02,019 Since I'm going to be appointed one of the district Indian agents for Colorado 46 00:02:02,020 --> 00:02:04,370 Territory, I'm afraid you don't have a choice. 47 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:07,330 Good day, ma 'am. 48 00:02:08,039 --> 00:02:09,089 Dr. Quinn. 49 00:02:17,900 --> 00:02:20,250 How can a man like that become an Indian agent? 50 00:02:20,251 --> 00:02:23,119 He's got a lot of powerful friends in Washington. 51 00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:24,620 Do they know he hates Indians? 52 00:02:25,340 --> 00:02:27,080 I'm sure that's why they picked him. 53 00:02:27,081 --> 00:02:30,199 I thought that they were just important church people. 54 00:02:30,200 --> 00:02:33,870 Some of them are missionaries, but most of the agents are in the military. 55 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:36,690 What's going to happen to Claude Danson and Snowbird? 56 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:40,700 Well, President Grant and the folks in Washington are deciding it right now. 57 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:44,779 But if they're all the way in Washington, how do they know what the 58 00:02:44,780 --> 00:02:46,820 here? Brian's right. How could they? 59 00:02:49,260 --> 00:02:51,000 Why don't we go there and tell them? 60 00:02:53,140 --> 00:02:54,190 Go to Washington? 61 00:02:54,540 --> 00:02:56,480 Yes, we could take the entire family. 62 00:02:56,740 --> 00:02:57,790 Can you come too? 63 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:00,960 I don't see why not. 64 00:03:01,820 --> 00:03:03,260 Jan can look after my cattle. 65 00:03:03,520 --> 00:03:05,570 Ingrid's going to be in Denver all month. 66 00:03:05,571 --> 00:03:07,179 We could see the White House. 67 00:03:07,180 --> 00:03:08,539 And the Library of Congress. 68 00:03:08,540 --> 00:03:12,720 I'd like to see that museum. Just what do you think you can do in Washington? 69 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:16,670 I could testify before the confirmation hearings. 70 00:03:17,130 --> 00:03:20,260 I could try to stop them from appointing agents who are racist. 71 00:03:20,830 --> 00:03:24,500 I could tell them about cloud dancing and what his people have done for us. 72 00:03:24,501 --> 00:03:28,189 I could ask them to restore the hunting grounds for the Cheyenne. 73 00:03:28,190 --> 00:03:31,189 Why don't we take cloud dancing with us? Let him speak for himself. 74 00:03:31,190 --> 00:03:32,240 He'd never go. 75 00:03:32,410 --> 00:03:33,460 Would you? 76 00:03:35,570 --> 00:03:37,950 Well, I'd have to think about it. 77 00:03:39,850 --> 00:03:41,150 Well, think hard, Sully. 78 00:03:41,151 --> 00:03:44,709 Because tomorrow morning I'm buying tickets for Washington. 79 00:03:44,710 --> 00:03:46,489 And I want to know how many of us are going. 80 00:03:46,490 --> 00:03:49,030 We're really... going? We are really going. 81 00:05:00,910 --> 00:05:01,960 That's it. Thanks. 82 00:05:03,330 --> 00:05:04,770 Here's the keys to the clinic. 83 00:05:05,470 --> 00:05:07,450 Here's the hotel where we'll be staying. 84 00:05:07,451 --> 00:05:10,429 I'm not sure you should be going. What if something happens? 85 00:05:10,430 --> 00:05:14,390 I appreciate your concern, Jake, but I'm sure our journey will be uneventful. 86 00:05:14,550 --> 00:05:15,600 I'm talking about us. 87 00:05:15,601 --> 00:05:19,229 Who's going to do the doctoring with you, John? 88 00:05:19,230 --> 00:05:22,749 It's starting to seem like you care more about them Indians than you do about 89 00:05:22,750 --> 00:05:23,800 our town. 90 00:05:25,050 --> 00:05:29,170 Those Indians saved this town from sickness and starvation. 91 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:31,620 They saved my life and Jake's. 92 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:36,079 The least I can do is go to Washington and try to save what future they may 93 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:37,130 left. 94 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:41,200 The driver says that we can wait for Sully. 95 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:03,650 You're going's a waste of time if you ask me. 96 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:07,100 I would not want to waste my time. 97 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:09,670 I told her that. 98 00:06:10,580 --> 00:06:11,960 That you wouldn't want to go. 99 00:06:15,660 --> 00:06:17,520 If you would not go, I would not go. 100 00:06:20,180 --> 00:06:21,740 Well, I didn't say I wouldn't go. 101 00:06:21,820 --> 00:06:25,140 I just... It's a waste of time. 102 00:06:27,580 --> 00:06:30,650 I heard the Oglala and the Paiute have sent men to speak to her. 103 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:50,860 What is it? 104 00:06:51,940 --> 00:06:52,990 I don't know. 105 00:06:53,180 --> 00:06:54,280 I can't see anything. 106 00:07:02,690 --> 00:07:05,640 Hey, stagecoach driver tells us you have room for two more. 107 00:07:05,790 --> 00:07:07,790 That's if you folks will have us. 108 00:07:08,390 --> 00:07:09,770 Well, how far are you going? 109 00:07:12,090 --> 00:07:14,380 Me and my friend would like to see Washington. 110 00:07:15,410 --> 00:07:18,180 Well, in that case, you're more than welcome to join us. 111 00:08:15,500 --> 00:08:18,940 There it is from Washington, continuing on to... 112 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:51,420 one of you is the doctor. 113 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:52,890 I am. 114 00:08:52,891 --> 00:08:53,879 You are? 115 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:54,930 Yes. 116 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:56,600 And we're tired and hungry. 117 00:08:56,601 --> 00:09:00,199 We've been on a train for three days. I'd like to see all of you. Is the 118 00:09:00,200 --> 00:09:01,250 with you? 119 00:09:01,960 --> 00:09:03,010 He's with me. 120 00:09:03,011 --> 00:09:04,239 We're rooming together. 121 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:07,239 Well, if he does any damage, you'll have to pay for it. And you tell him there's 122 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:10,910 no cooking in the room. Tell him if the hotel food is good, I will not have to. 123 00:09:12,540 --> 00:09:13,920 Please sign your names here. 124 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:16,810 Thanks a lot. 125 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:19,690 Is that Lieutenant? 126 00:09:20,040 --> 00:09:23,979 Said that the hearing started two days ago. I hope it's not too late. Go on 127 00:09:23,980 --> 00:09:25,720 ahead. I can take care of things here. 128 00:09:57,071 --> 00:10:01,819 Excuse me, ma 'am. Where do you think you're going? 129 00:10:01,820 --> 00:10:03,680 Are the Indian hearings in this room? 130 00:10:03,681 --> 00:10:05,359 Yes. Well, then that's where I'm going. 131 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:06,680 What's your name, please? 132 00:10:06,820 --> 00:10:08,420 Quinn. Dr. Quinn. 133 00:10:12,180 --> 00:10:13,230 Not on the list. 134 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:14,980 Please, look again. 135 00:10:18,240 --> 00:10:19,290 Oh. 136 00:10:19,291 --> 00:10:20,879 Uh -oh. 137 00:10:20,880 --> 00:10:21,930 You are Cheyenne. 138 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:23,210 I am Cloud Dancy. 139 00:10:23,260 --> 00:10:24,310 What tribe are you? 140 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:26,020 My name is Hesa Nwanda. 141 00:10:26,320 --> 00:10:27,370 I am Seneca. 142 00:10:27,660 --> 00:10:29,280 Looks like you're also a general. 143 00:10:29,281 --> 00:10:34,159 Name's Parker, isn't it? I heard of you. You were on Grant's staff in the war. 144 00:10:34,160 --> 00:10:35,340 F. Eli Parker's the name. 145 00:10:35,900 --> 00:10:37,880 Now I'm Commissioner of Indian Affairs. 146 00:10:37,900 --> 00:10:38,950 I'm Sully. 147 00:10:39,820 --> 00:10:41,380 Have you come for the hearings? 148 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:42,900 We have come to speak the truth. 149 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:46,290 I'm afraid you won't get the chance if you're not on the agenda. 150 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:49,520 The only lady scheduled to testify this afternoon is a Mrs. 151 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:51,300 Elizabeth Thornhill. 152 00:10:51,770 --> 00:10:52,820 Thornhill? 153 00:10:53,410 --> 00:10:54,950 Oh, well, that explains it. 154 00:10:54,951 --> 00:10:56,169 Explains what? 155 00:10:56,170 --> 00:10:57,310 You have the wrong name. 156 00:10:57,510 --> 00:10:59,110 You told me your name was Quinn. 157 00:10:59,890 --> 00:11:02,730 Yes, I did, but you see, Quinn is my maiden name. 158 00:11:03,730 --> 00:11:05,710 Well, I'm glad we straightened this out. 159 00:11:12,530 --> 00:11:14,270 Looks like we just got on the agenda. 160 00:11:15,870 --> 00:11:20,230 I know I speak for all of us when I thank you for your kind words. 161 00:11:21,130 --> 00:11:26,429 And I assure you, Father, for every Indian soul we give the Episcopalians to 162 00:11:26,430 --> 00:11:29,190 convert, we'll give one to the Catholics as well. 163 00:11:30,570 --> 00:11:31,790 All right, who's next? 164 00:11:32,790 --> 00:11:33,840 Excuse me, Senator. 165 00:11:34,190 --> 00:11:35,370 Yes, madam, what is it? 166 00:11:38,010 --> 00:11:41,970 I suppose I should begin by telling you that I'm not Mrs. Elizabeth Thornhill. 167 00:11:42,410 --> 00:11:44,460 That, madam, is something we all can see. 168 00:11:45,750 --> 00:11:46,800 My name is Dr. 169 00:11:47,030 --> 00:11:49,560 Michaela Quinn, and I've come here from Colorado. 170 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:50,770 You're a doctor? 171 00:11:53,300 --> 00:11:57,779 My friends Mr. Barr and Sully and Cloud Dancing have come with me to make sure 172 00:11:57,780 --> 00:12:00,739 that you know how the Cheyenne have been treated in the past. 173 00:12:00,740 --> 00:12:03,690 And to tell you how we hope they'll be treated in the future. 174 00:12:08,540 --> 00:12:12,600 Dr. Quinn, we shall be happy to listen to you at some other time. 175 00:12:13,180 --> 00:12:15,380 But our agenda is full for today. 176 00:12:15,900 --> 00:12:17,760 Please, it'll only take a few minutes. 177 00:12:17,761 --> 00:12:18,839 I'm sorry. 178 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:22,219 But there's no one waiting to testify. May I continue until they arrive? 179 00:12:22,220 --> 00:12:25,859 No, you may not. And now I must ask you to leave. At least let Cloud Dancing 180 00:12:25,860 --> 00:12:28,239 speak. He can tell you what's going on. Maybe you're disrupting these 181 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:30,710 proceedings. Sergeant, it's one of these people. 182 00:12:32,520 --> 00:12:34,420 Take your hands off her! 183 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:36,600 No, stop, please. 184 00:12:37,560 --> 00:12:38,610 We're going. 185 00:12:39,080 --> 00:12:41,600 We shall recess for a half hour. 186 00:12:50,841 --> 00:12:53,799 You look as if you've seen a ghost. 187 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:54,850 I have. 188 00:12:55,120 --> 00:12:56,640 The name of Byron Solly. 189 00:13:00,900 --> 00:13:02,340 I thought he was dead. 190 00:13:02,700 --> 00:13:04,100 If necessary, he will be. 191 00:13:04,780 --> 00:13:06,340 Find out what he's really doing. 192 00:13:16,380 --> 00:13:20,680 Excuse me, Dr. Quinn. 193 00:13:20,681 --> 00:13:23,249 There's a reception tonight in Rotunda. 194 00:13:23,250 --> 00:13:24,330 I'd like you to attend. 195 00:13:24,331 --> 00:13:28,189 Tonight? I know it's short notice, but there will be some people there you 196 00:13:28,190 --> 00:13:28,989 should meet. 197 00:13:28,990 --> 00:13:30,040 What kind of people? 198 00:13:30,570 --> 00:13:34,569 The wives of some members of the Board of Indian Commissioners. I'd like you 199 00:13:34,570 --> 00:13:35,620 to come. 200 00:13:51,340 --> 00:13:53,630 I use a lot of the Cheyenne's native medicine. 201 00:13:53,940 --> 00:13:56,820 The teas and herbs have done wonders and saved lives. 202 00:13:57,840 --> 00:14:00,940 Cloud dancing has been my teacher, as well as my friend. 203 00:14:01,280 --> 00:14:03,840 We have learned much from each other. How nice. 204 00:14:04,220 --> 00:14:06,450 And now she can help you learn to be a citizen. 205 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:10,020 She already is a citizen, ma 'am. 206 00:14:10,440 --> 00:14:11,490 Cheyenne nation. 207 00:14:12,240 --> 00:14:15,979 Mrs. Howard, has your husband said anything about how the Indians will be 208 00:14:15,980 --> 00:14:17,849 treated under the President's peace plan? 209 00:14:17,850 --> 00:14:21,520 I believe they're going to create something like the Freedmen's Bureau. 210 00:14:22,470 --> 00:14:24,290 What is this Freedmen's Bureau? 211 00:14:24,650 --> 00:14:28,630 It's an organization that was formed to help ex -slaves become model citizens. 212 00:14:29,090 --> 00:14:33,909 It gives them places to live, as well as apprenticeship training and educational 213 00:14:33,910 --> 00:14:37,310 programs. The Bureau is going to teach them to be farmers? 214 00:14:37,670 --> 00:14:40,710 Oh, yes, and masons and carpenters and... Oh, 215 00:14:42,270 --> 00:14:43,320 she's here. 216 00:14:44,950 --> 00:14:47,090 I thought I would never get here. 217 00:14:47,091 --> 00:14:50,749 But the wife of the Secretary of War would not stop gossiping, and of course 218 00:14:50,750 --> 00:14:53,040 wanted to hear everything that she had to say. 219 00:14:54,030 --> 00:15:00,089 Mrs. Grant, allow me to introduce you to Dr. Quinn, Mr. Sully, and Mr. Cloud 220 00:15:00,090 --> 00:15:01,510 Danson. Oh. 221 00:15:03,590 --> 00:15:06,060 You're the one that was thrown out of the hearing. 222 00:15:06,710 --> 00:15:07,810 You know about that. 223 00:15:07,811 --> 00:15:12,089 There are a few secrets in Washington, Dr. Quinn, that the First Lady doesn't 224 00:15:12,090 --> 00:15:13,140 know. 225 00:15:13,590 --> 00:15:15,710 Tell me, where would I find this? 226 00:15:16,780 --> 00:15:20,200 Mrs. Grant, I have never seen you look more lovely. 227 00:15:20,940 --> 00:15:23,160 That is an exceptional dress. 228 00:15:23,520 --> 00:15:26,400 And you are an exceptional liar, General Parker. 229 00:15:26,820 --> 00:15:30,739 Any fool can see that Dr. Quinn's dress is worthy of mention in the society 230 00:15:30,740 --> 00:15:31,790 column, not mine. 231 00:15:32,560 --> 00:15:37,499 Whatever do you want, General? You see, in this town, flattery always precedes 232 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:38,550 the request. 233 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:41,160 As you may have heard, Dr. 234 00:15:41,161 --> 00:15:44,499 Quinn and her friends have an interest in testifying before the Commission of 235 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:45,550 Indian Affairs. 236 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:47,800 I'd venture at a rather strong interest. 237 00:15:50,420 --> 00:15:56,380 Well, I suppose if Mrs. Howard were to speak to her husband and I speak to 238 00:15:56,560 --> 00:16:00,220 we might encourage them to take the time to listen to your concerns. 239 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:04,440 Thank you. Oh, don't thank me. 240 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:06,420 I detest Senator Stewart. 241 00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:09,710 You see, he's been very critical of my husband. 242 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:13,320 And I would love it if you would give him some grief. 243 00:16:14,959 --> 00:16:17,129 Mrs. Grant, may I introduce you to someone? 244 00:16:17,130 --> 00:16:18,059 Oh, yes. 245 00:16:18,060 --> 00:16:19,110 Excuse me. 246 00:16:22,941 --> 00:16:26,819 I've learned where these freedmen live. 247 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:29,639 I think in the morning I will go there and see what this government has done 248 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:30,690 them. 249 00:16:30,691 --> 00:16:31,699 Go to? 250 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:32,750 Well, I'll go. 251 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:49,160 They call this place Murder Bay. 252 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:03,740 These are all ex -slaves. 253 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:05,460 Come north looking for work. 254 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:08,079 What's going on here? 255 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:10,740 Within miles of Congress? 256 00:17:12,700 --> 00:17:14,460 Homeless, starving people. 257 00:17:23,330 --> 00:17:24,380 What's the matter? 258 00:17:24,950 --> 00:17:27,609 I don't know. He won't stop crying. 259 00:17:29,370 --> 00:17:30,420 Here, look at him. 260 00:17:30,581 --> 00:17:32,649 What for? 261 00:17:32,650 --> 00:17:34,520 I have to take him to help. I'm a doctor. 262 00:17:58,600 --> 00:17:59,650 Maybe it was spoiled. 263 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:01,980 Please call me home. 264 00:18:08,620 --> 00:18:10,000 I'll give him some medicine. 265 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,360 This should settle his stomach. 266 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:21,410 Ma 'am. 267 00:18:25,140 --> 00:18:27,380 My girl's not feeling so good. 268 00:18:28,030 --> 00:18:30,010 You take a look at it. 269 00:18:40,061 --> 00:18:41,769 What's 270 00:18:41,770 --> 00:18:49,070 wrong? 271 00:18:55,521 --> 00:19:02,149 How do you respect, gentlemen, not one of you comes from a state or territory 272 00:19:02,150 --> 00:19:03,200 west of St. Louis? 273 00:19:03,201 --> 00:19:07,249 How can you be expected to understand the Indians' problem of living on a 274 00:19:07,250 --> 00:19:08,570 reservation in Colorado? 275 00:19:08,690 --> 00:19:13,429 As in the past, we continue to rely on expert guidance provided by bureau 276 00:19:13,430 --> 00:19:15,350 who are assigned to those territories. 277 00:19:15,351 --> 00:19:18,349 Then it should interest this committee to know that some of the agents under 278 00:19:18,350 --> 00:19:23,209 consideration for appointments believe that genocide is the only solution to 279 00:19:23,210 --> 00:19:24,260 Indian question. 280 00:19:24,650 --> 00:19:28,689 Dr. Quinn, some members of the Congress believe that, although I assure you that 281 00:19:28,690 --> 00:19:30,749 none of them is a member of this committee. 282 00:19:30,750 --> 00:19:31,800 The solution, Dr. 283 00:19:32,070 --> 00:19:37,449 Quinn, lies in allowing individuals to find their own place in society, to be 284 00:19:37,450 --> 00:19:39,190 responsible for their own welfare. 285 00:19:39,191 --> 00:19:42,709 And how can they do that when you imprison them on a reservation? 286 00:19:42,710 --> 00:19:47,090 No one is imprisoning them. Once they have learned social and economic skills, 287 00:19:47,250 --> 00:19:51,350 they'll be free to leave, take their place in our civilized world. 288 00:19:51,670 --> 00:19:54,200 But you're doing nothing to ensure their liberty. 289 00:19:54,201 --> 00:19:57,269 You're restricting their hunting grounds and forcing them onto desolate, 290 00:19:57,270 --> 00:20:01,230 unworkable land. We are protecting them. You are setting them up to fail. 291 00:20:01,690 --> 00:20:06,570 They'll fail because of lack of ambition, not because of lack of 292 00:20:07,670 --> 00:20:10,620 I've seen this capital's vision of opportunity, Senator. 293 00:20:11,410 --> 00:20:16,069 And frankly, I'm deeply concerned about what the future holds for my friends the 294 00:20:16,070 --> 00:20:18,870 Cheyenne and all the other Indian nation. 295 00:20:20,690 --> 00:20:23,760 But Black Kettle, the chief of the Cheyenne, has told me that... 296 00:20:24,080 --> 00:20:27,440 As long as there's even a little hope, there's a chance. 297 00:20:28,940 --> 00:20:33,699 I urge you to re -examine every Indian agent appointment to ensure that these 298 00:20:33,700 --> 00:20:38,279 men will make decisions for the survival of the Indians and not their 299 00:20:38,280 --> 00:20:39,330 annihilation. 300 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:45,770 Thank you for your comments, Dr. Quinn. We shall take them under advisement. 301 00:20:45,860 --> 00:20:48,420 Since it is getting rather late, we shall adjourn. 302 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:51,180 We reconvene tomorrow morning, 10 o 'clock. 303 00:20:51,951 --> 00:20:55,829 Do you think they heard anything I said? 304 00:20:55,830 --> 00:20:56,880 We did. 305 00:20:56,881 --> 00:20:58,749 Thank you for making this possible. 306 00:20:58,750 --> 00:20:59,800 My pleasure. 307 00:20:59,910 --> 00:21:04,009 Oh, and it's also my pleasure to inform you of an invitation to dinner tonight 308 00:21:04,010 --> 00:21:05,750 at the White House. 309 00:21:17,750 --> 00:21:18,800 Mr. 310 00:21:19,010 --> 00:21:20,790 President, may I introduce Dr. 311 00:21:20,990 --> 00:21:22,040 Michaela Quinn? 312 00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:25,300 Dr. Quinn? A pleasure. Mr. Byron Sully? 313 00:21:25,620 --> 00:21:27,540 Mr. Sully, Mr. President. Cloud dancing? 314 00:21:28,240 --> 00:21:29,290 Cloud dancing. 315 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:31,450 A pleasure. 316 00:21:31,460 --> 00:21:33,930 General Parker's told me all about you, Dr. Quinn. 317 00:21:34,420 --> 00:21:36,280 I could use you on my cabinet. 318 00:21:37,120 --> 00:21:39,140 Hey, Mom, can I go see Jesse's room? 319 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:40,720 This is my youngest, Brian. 320 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:42,340 And this is my boy, Jesse. 321 00:21:43,540 --> 00:21:44,920 You sure got a big house here. 322 00:21:44,921 --> 00:21:48,779 Well, it's not really my house, Brian. It belongs to the people of the United 323 00:21:48,780 --> 00:21:52,480 States. But, uh, well, they let me stay here. 324 00:21:53,020 --> 00:21:54,760 Gentlemen, may I offer you a drink? 325 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:58,370 I'm going to show them my new telescope. May I? 326 00:21:58,700 --> 00:22:00,870 The dinner won't be for at least a half hour. 327 00:22:03,400 --> 00:22:04,450 Thanks, Mom. 328 00:22:04,980 --> 00:22:06,900 They seem to be getting along very well. 329 00:22:07,280 --> 00:22:08,780 And they're not the only ones. 330 00:22:14,340 --> 00:22:16,880 Nellie is a very attractive young woman. Thank you. 331 00:22:17,180 --> 00:22:20,620 But I do believe that young cadet only has eyes for Colleen. 332 00:22:29,880 --> 00:22:33,060 General Prentiss and his men were driven into a peach orchard. 333 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:35,210 Here. 334 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:36,960 It was in full bloom. 335 00:22:38,200 --> 00:22:43,400 As the Confederate bullets hit the trees, the petals fluttered down like 336 00:22:43,600 --> 00:22:45,180 covering the bodies of the dead. 337 00:22:48,020 --> 00:22:49,840 Only a few of his men survived. 338 00:22:50,420 --> 00:22:52,830 But the general's actions gave me time to rally. 339 00:22:53,240 --> 00:22:56,220 And we recaptured our camp and pushed the rebels back. 340 00:22:57,080 --> 00:23:01,480 I wanted to pursue, of course, but I feared being insubordinate. 341 00:23:01,740 --> 00:23:02,840 So I didn't. 342 00:23:04,140 --> 00:23:05,190 I should have. 343 00:23:07,180 --> 00:23:11,000 In reflection, it was a turning point in the war. 344 00:23:11,560 --> 00:23:13,840 It was a victory when this nation needed one. 345 00:23:14,100 --> 00:23:16,220 It was a spectacle of gross carnage. 346 00:23:18,220 --> 00:23:19,500 Ulysses! And Shiloh! 347 00:23:20,650 --> 00:23:22,870 Oh, Shiloh said it in no uncertain terms. 348 00:23:23,070 --> 00:23:26,110 This was no longer a war of defeating armies. No, no. 349 00:23:26,330 --> 00:23:31,669 No, this was a war where victory would only come with a complete annihilation 350 00:23:31,670 --> 00:23:32,790 an entire society. 351 00:23:34,750 --> 00:23:39,470 My dear, I think we've relived enough of the war this evening. 352 00:23:41,150 --> 00:23:43,090 Well, gentlemen, you... 353 00:23:46,001 --> 00:23:52,289 General Parker, will you assist me, please? Yes. Now, let me get you some 354 00:23:52,290 --> 00:23:53,370 coffee, sir. No, no. 355 00:23:54,490 --> 00:23:56,050 Would you like a game, Mr. Sully? 356 00:23:58,190 --> 00:23:59,240 Why not? 357 00:24:02,390 --> 00:24:04,250 Would you, uh... Oh, you break. 358 00:24:05,650 --> 00:24:06,700 Mother. 359 00:24:19,260 --> 00:24:21,610 I was wondering, may Colleen stay overnight? 360 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:26,040 Oh, Nellie, I was very kind of you, but... Well, Jessica wants Brian to 361 00:24:26,100 --> 00:24:30,839 too. Well, why don't you stay? All of you. There's plenty of room, and we've 362 00:24:30,840 --> 00:24:31,920 enjoyed your company. 363 00:24:31,921 --> 00:24:33,079 May we? 364 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:34,130 Please. 365 00:24:34,131 --> 00:24:36,999 Well, if you're certain, there would be no trouble. 366 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:39,080 Oh, no. No trouble at all. 367 00:24:45,390 --> 00:24:47,430 Well, then I suppose I should say yes. 368 00:24:48,350 --> 00:24:49,400 Good. 369 00:24:55,630 --> 00:25:02,529 These were President Jefferson's 370 00:25:02,530 --> 00:25:03,580 favorites. 371 00:25:03,710 --> 00:25:08,310 Oh, such a wonderful fragrance. 372 00:25:10,210 --> 00:25:12,830 Oh, you needn't keep worrying, you know. 373 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:16,350 I'm sorry. I keep thinking about the committee. 374 00:25:16,420 --> 00:25:17,560 They'll be voting soon. 375 00:25:18,260 --> 00:25:20,430 Perhaps I should try to speak to them again. 376 00:25:20,860 --> 00:25:23,570 Why don't you go and speak to my husband this morning? 377 00:25:23,740 --> 00:25:26,510 He's down in the stables. Go and tell him of your concern. 378 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:28,860 He'll listen. He likes you. He does? 379 00:25:29,400 --> 00:25:30,660 Mother! Mother! 380 00:25:33,520 --> 00:25:34,570 What do you think? 381 00:25:35,060 --> 00:25:36,110 One of my old ones. 382 00:25:36,720 --> 00:25:37,770 Perfect, isn't it? 383 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:39,370 It's lovely. 384 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:42,220 I told you so. You have to wear it to the ball. 385 00:25:42,700 --> 00:25:43,750 What ball? 386 00:25:43,751 --> 00:25:45,579 There's a military ball here tonight. 387 00:25:45,580 --> 00:25:49,499 And Colleen is going to be escorted by the second most handsome cadet in his 388 00:25:49,500 --> 00:25:50,550 class. 389 00:25:50,560 --> 00:25:52,000 Mine, of course, is the first. 390 00:25:52,300 --> 00:25:54,590 Millie, he hasn't even asked me. Well, he will. 391 00:25:54,760 --> 00:25:57,530 He doesn't dare say no to the daughter of the president. 392 00:25:57,580 --> 00:25:59,750 Come on, let's see how we can curl your hair. 393 00:25:59,760 --> 00:26:05,820 I never imagined my daughter would be going to a dance at the White House. 394 00:26:06,140 --> 00:26:07,700 Well, why don't all of you come? 395 00:26:07,940 --> 00:26:11,250 Thank you, but I didn't bring a ball gown. Oh, we'll find one for you. 396 00:26:11,260 --> 00:26:13,550 Besides, it's a chance for you to meet people. 397 00:26:17,211 --> 00:26:24,319 The Department of the Interior has been made aware of the corruption in the 398 00:26:24,320 --> 00:26:29,080 past. President Grant and I are determined not to allow it to continue. 399 00:26:29,820 --> 00:26:31,200 How are you going to do that? 400 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:37,779 I think we're going to start by getting rid of Jacob Cox, the Secretary of the 401 00:26:37,780 --> 00:26:38,830 Interior. 402 00:26:39,100 --> 00:26:41,020 Does your tribe live on a reservation? 403 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:43,840 No. Why not? 404 00:26:45,340 --> 00:26:48,600 Well, not enough Senecas left here who practice the old ways. 405 00:26:49,940 --> 00:26:51,380 They've all become citizens. 406 00:26:51,811 --> 00:26:58,739 Mr. President, I was wondering if I might speak with you. Well, can it wait? 407 00:26:58,740 --> 00:27:00,600 was just about to ride my new stallion. 408 00:27:01,600 --> 00:27:03,710 He's a very handsome horse, Mr. President. 409 00:27:04,020 --> 00:27:05,070 Good confirmation. 410 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,180 Oh, do you ride, Dr. Quinn? 411 00:27:07,181 --> 00:27:08,679 Yes, sir, I do. 412 00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:09,740 She's won a few races. 413 00:27:10,080 --> 00:27:13,270 Oh, well, I'd ask you to join me, but you can't ride in that dress. 414 00:27:39,510 --> 00:27:40,730 Seth? Jesse Grant. 415 00:27:41,550 --> 00:27:42,600 What are you doing? 416 00:27:42,890 --> 00:27:43,940 We're having a race. 417 00:27:44,410 --> 00:27:46,390 Have you finished your schoolwork yet? 418 00:27:46,930 --> 00:27:50,669 No, ma 'am. Well, you know you can't come to the party tonight and spy on all 419 00:27:50,670 --> 00:27:51,229 the guests. 420 00:27:51,230 --> 00:27:52,280 If it isn't done. 421 00:27:52,630 --> 00:27:53,680 Understand? 422 00:27:58,470 --> 00:27:59,710 I hate homework. 423 00:28:00,090 --> 00:28:01,140 Me too. 424 00:28:01,850 --> 00:28:03,110 Especially mathematics. 425 00:28:04,130 --> 00:28:05,270 I like mathematics. 426 00:28:06,410 --> 00:28:07,650 Then you do my homework. 427 00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:09,720 No, you gotta do it yourself. 428 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:11,640 How else are you gonna learn? 429 00:28:11,780 --> 00:28:15,030 You do it and I'll show you a secret passage to my father's office. 430 00:28:15,500 --> 00:28:16,980 Really? Yeah. 431 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:20,280 Nobody knows about it except me. Not even my sister. 432 00:28:24,920 --> 00:28:25,970 Deal. 433 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:28,770 Ready? 434 00:28:49,459 --> 00:28:51,760 How did you learn to ride like that? 435 00:28:52,020 --> 00:28:53,070 Out of necessity. 436 00:28:53,940 --> 00:28:56,620 So what was it you wanted to speak to me about? 437 00:28:57,720 --> 00:29:00,200 Earlier this week, I was taken to a slum near here. 438 00:29:00,440 --> 00:29:02,730 A place where a number of black freedmen live. 439 00:29:02,960 --> 00:29:04,010 Murder Bay. 440 00:29:04,620 --> 00:29:05,670 Yes. 441 00:29:05,900 --> 00:29:07,820 Frankly, Mr. President, I was appalled. 442 00:29:08,040 --> 00:29:09,680 So was I when I first saw it. 443 00:29:10,100 --> 00:29:13,590 The Freedmen's Bureau lost government funding before I took office. 444 00:29:13,920 --> 00:29:16,450 I'm hopeful now that private donations will help. 445 00:29:17,270 --> 00:29:18,990 eradicate places like that slum. 446 00:29:19,470 --> 00:29:24,089 But before you think this program is a total failure, I'd like the opportunity 447 00:29:24,090 --> 00:29:26,350 to show you one of its continuing successes. 448 00:29:34,550 --> 00:29:36,250 They earn money for their work. 449 00:29:36,450 --> 00:29:38,980 They get to buy the clothes they make at a discount. 450 00:29:38,981 --> 00:29:41,409 What if the Cheyenne don't want to become tailors? 451 00:29:41,410 --> 00:29:44,780 Well, if the Indians are willing to work hard, they can be anything. 452 00:29:44,940 --> 00:29:46,860 Just look at what General Park has done. 453 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:48,450 I'm sorry. 454 00:29:50,360 --> 00:29:51,410 Captain Grant! 455 00:29:52,040 --> 00:29:53,090 It's Captain Grant! 456 00:29:56,400 --> 00:30:01,159 This is what the Cheyenne can expect, Dr. Glenn. The solutions at work are all 457 00:30:01,160 --> 00:30:02,210 concerned. 458 00:31:20,951 --> 00:31:27,199 And he regrets that this illness prevents him from attending? 459 00:31:27,200 --> 00:31:28,119 Do you believe this? 460 00:31:28,120 --> 00:31:29,139 I'm sorry. 461 00:31:29,140 --> 00:31:30,240 I've been stood up. 462 00:31:31,280 --> 00:31:33,260 Maybe my father could have him executed. 463 00:31:33,660 --> 00:31:35,800 Please. You can share my day. 464 00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:40,960 They're your brother. 465 00:31:42,160 --> 00:31:44,300 Matthew? He's very attractive. 466 00:31:46,360 --> 00:31:47,680 He's engaged to be married. 467 00:31:48,040 --> 00:31:50,570 That doesn't mean he can't dance with me, does it? 468 00:31:53,030 --> 00:31:56,050 No, not me. I have a proposition for you. 469 00:32:11,030 --> 00:32:13,570 I've got to swear you'll never tell anyone. I swear. 470 00:32:14,010 --> 00:32:15,060 Come on, then. 471 00:32:55,180 --> 00:32:56,230 Right in front of us. 472 00:32:57,500 --> 00:32:58,700 And then what happened? 473 00:32:58,980 --> 00:33:01,520 I drove the cattle right through the fire. 474 00:33:02,260 --> 00:33:04,730 It was the only thing I could do to save the hearth. 475 00:33:06,300 --> 00:33:09,740 I'm sure they were as grateful as I am that you came to the rescue. 476 00:33:10,180 --> 00:33:12,880 You saved me from an embarrassing situation. 477 00:33:14,920 --> 00:33:16,660 You are a true gentleman. 478 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:20,330 Thank you. 479 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:23,080 A very handsome gentleman. 480 00:33:24,270 --> 00:33:26,070 Your fiancée is a very lucky woman. 481 00:33:28,890 --> 00:33:29,940 Yes, she is. 482 00:33:31,930 --> 00:33:33,310 I mean, I am, too. 483 00:33:40,910 --> 00:33:43,800 I'm hoping to get stationed in Colorado after I graduate. 484 00:33:43,910 --> 00:33:46,020 You couldn't pick a prettier place to be? 485 00:33:46,170 --> 00:33:47,910 Or a prettier girl to come visit. 486 00:33:48,550 --> 00:33:49,600 Oh. 487 00:33:51,010 --> 00:33:52,060 I'm sorry. 488 00:33:52,170 --> 00:33:53,250 I didn't mean to. 489 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:56,080 I would think you're told that so often. 490 00:33:57,020 --> 00:33:58,260 Not by someone like you. 491 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:03,050 I hope you finish medical school by then so you can take care of me. 492 00:34:03,700 --> 00:34:04,750 Take care of you? 493 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:08,970 You could nurse me back to health should I get wounded fighting Indians. 494 00:34:09,380 --> 00:34:11,180 Why would you want to fight Indians? 495 00:34:11,199 --> 00:34:12,879 I need some experience under fire. 496 00:34:13,300 --> 00:34:14,860 It's the fastest way to advance. 497 00:34:14,861 --> 00:34:17,678 But President Grant promised that there won't be any fighting if the Indians 498 00:34:17,679 --> 00:34:18,939 stay on the reservations. 499 00:34:19,659 --> 00:34:23,339 Between you and me, General Sherman and General Custer think Grant is a 500 00:34:23,340 --> 00:34:24,420 sentimental old fool. 501 00:34:27,500 --> 00:34:28,580 And what do you think? 502 00:34:31,060 --> 00:34:34,430 Unjust as it might seem, the Indians will have to accept their fate. 503 00:34:34,431 --> 00:34:38,959 There's no reason to put off that grim day of extermination we all know is 504 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:40,010 coming. 505 00:35:15,091 --> 00:35:17,039 Are you all right? 506 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:20,080 I can't catch my breath. 507 00:35:21,340 --> 00:35:22,390 Don't fly down. 508 00:35:23,020 --> 00:35:25,430 Oh, my medical bag's in my room. Please forget it. 509 00:35:26,320 --> 00:35:27,370 What is it? 510 00:35:27,371 --> 00:35:28,299 It's hard. 511 00:35:28,300 --> 00:35:30,710 Can someone just fly down? Yes, right over here. 512 00:36:02,680 --> 00:36:06,280 And here's the final list we'll be voting on. 513 00:36:07,060 --> 00:36:10,620 I have my committee's endorsement. We'd like to have yours as well. 514 00:36:10,940 --> 00:36:15,800 What kind of a man would want to be an Indian agent for $1 ,500 a year? 515 00:36:16,460 --> 00:36:20,279 You should pay them more to keep them on it. The reward is in serving their 516 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:20,939 country, sir. 517 00:36:20,940 --> 00:36:21,990 Oh? 518 00:36:22,120 --> 00:36:26,019 Bishop Whipple said an agent needs to be an idiot not to retire with a fortune 519 00:36:26,020 --> 00:36:28,220 in just three years. 520 00:36:28,221 --> 00:36:32,559 Half those appointments are clergy, Mr. President. I'm sure you don't want to 521 00:36:32,560 --> 00:36:33,780 suggest that... 522 00:36:47,790 --> 00:36:49,770 Something's happened to Senator Moses. 523 00:36:53,450 --> 00:36:54,830 We'll talk about this later. 524 00:36:55,990 --> 00:36:58,160 I'll gather up my things and be right there. 525 00:37:01,090 --> 00:37:04,530 He does. 526 00:37:04,910 --> 00:37:06,900 He does. He just doesn't want to admit it. 527 00:37:07,070 --> 00:37:08,750 We'll be rid of Parker soon enough. 528 00:37:08,850 --> 00:37:12,589 Then Grant won't be able to stand in our way. And if he tries? We'll buy him a 529 00:37:12,590 --> 00:37:13,910 box seat in Ford's Theater. 530 00:37:31,991 --> 00:37:33,919 Sure. I 531 00:37:33,920 --> 00:37:41,119 forgot 532 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:42,119 my glasses. 533 00:37:42,120 --> 00:37:43,260 You go on, I'll get them. 534 00:38:24,590 --> 00:38:27,300 If anyone is in here, I would suggest they come out now. 535 00:39:24,430 --> 00:39:25,510 Is he going to make it? 536 00:39:25,830 --> 00:39:26,880 He'll be all right. 537 00:39:27,690 --> 00:39:28,890 Hey. Watch it. Watch it. 538 00:40:17,290 --> 00:40:18,340 Where's your ma? 539 00:40:18,670 --> 00:40:20,650 She's upstairs looking at butterflies. 540 00:40:21,410 --> 00:40:22,460 Where's Colleen? 541 00:40:22,890 --> 00:40:25,600 She wanted to look at more of that pickle stuff in jars. 542 00:40:28,410 --> 00:40:29,460 Hey, Brian. 543 00:40:30,410 --> 00:40:32,520 What were you and Jesse doing last night? 544 00:40:33,930 --> 00:40:34,980 Nothing. 545 00:40:36,370 --> 00:40:37,420 Playing. 546 00:40:38,350 --> 00:40:41,660 Why'd you come running in the room like somebody was chasing you? 547 00:40:42,350 --> 00:40:44,330 Did you see him? 548 00:40:44,990 --> 00:40:46,720 No. Neither do we. 549 00:40:47,660 --> 00:40:50,490 From where we were hiding, we could just see their boots. 550 00:40:51,000 --> 00:40:52,050 You were hiding? 551 00:40:53,780 --> 00:40:56,240 Just you and me. We were hiding in Paul's office. 552 00:40:56,800 --> 00:40:58,120 We heard these men talking. 553 00:40:58,980 --> 00:41:00,740 They left, so we came out. 554 00:41:01,380 --> 00:41:03,370 Then one of them came back and chased us. 555 00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:05,860 What were they talking about? 556 00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:11,619 Something about her husband Grant, about how he's not doing what he should be 557 00:41:11,620 --> 00:41:12,670 doing. 558 00:41:13,800 --> 00:41:15,060 Remember anything else? 559 00:41:16,520 --> 00:41:20,679 One of them said something about buying President Grant a ticket to Ford's 560 00:41:20,680 --> 00:41:21,730 Theater. 561 00:41:22,740 --> 00:41:25,390 That's where President Lincoln got shot, ain't it? 562 00:41:25,900 --> 00:41:26,950 Yeah. 563 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,180 And he didn't get a good look at him? 564 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:31,930 No. 565 00:41:35,580 --> 00:41:38,050 Well, of course the President receives threats. 566 00:41:38,100 --> 00:41:42,419 For some people, the war isn't over. The Army's no longer responsible. Who's 567 00:41:42,420 --> 00:41:43,470 looking out for him? 568 00:41:43,540 --> 00:41:45,100 Well, the Metropolitan Police. 569 00:41:45,560 --> 00:41:49,959 They travel with him, they patrol the ground, they make certain nobody enters 570 00:41:49,960 --> 00:41:54,100 the White House without being on the guest list, even searched if necessary. 571 00:41:55,480 --> 00:41:57,060 The president is quite safe. 572 00:41:57,061 --> 00:41:59,819 So you think what I'm saying isn't serious? 573 00:41:59,820 --> 00:42:00,900 The boy does not lie. 574 00:42:01,340 --> 00:42:03,900 We all have a list of enemies in this town. 575 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,260 Enemies we've wished were dead. 576 00:42:07,340 --> 00:42:11,100 If Brian heard something, I'm sure it was said in jest. 577 00:42:11,980 --> 00:42:14,040 But even so... 578 00:42:14,480 --> 00:42:17,670 I thought it wise for you to tell someone else what was occurred. 579 00:42:20,260 --> 00:42:22,060 May I introduce Detective Simpson? 580 00:42:22,620 --> 00:42:23,700 Metropolitan Police. 581 00:42:45,930 --> 00:42:47,010 Any word yet on a vote? 582 00:42:47,090 --> 00:42:49,080 No, ma 'am, but there is a letter for you. 583 00:42:52,330 --> 00:42:53,380 Thank you. 584 00:43:00,010 --> 00:43:05,149 Dear Dr. Quinn, it gives me great pleasure to inform you that President 585 00:43:05,150 --> 00:43:07,980 has nominated you for a position in his administration. 586 00:43:10,870 --> 00:43:14,000 They want me to supervise the medical care of the reservation. 587 00:43:14,001 --> 00:43:17,199 I'd be in charge of all the physicians hired by the government. 588 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:18,979 Would we have to move to Washington? 589 00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:20,030 I don't know. 590 00:43:20,031 --> 00:43:22,599 Why would you even be considering it? 591 00:43:22,600 --> 00:43:23,650 Shouldn't I? 592 00:43:23,700 --> 00:43:26,170 If you want to help the Indians, what better way? 593 00:43:26,260 --> 00:43:27,460 Your home's in Colorado. 594 00:43:27,461 --> 00:43:29,119 I'm building it, remember? 595 00:43:29,120 --> 00:43:31,379 Ellie, couldn't we just think about doing this? 596 00:43:31,380 --> 00:43:32,680 At least talk about it. 597 00:43:33,540 --> 00:43:36,020 It could be a great experience for all of us. 598 00:43:36,320 --> 00:43:37,580 We'd be closer to Grandma. 599 00:43:38,160 --> 00:43:39,860 Ingrid and I'll come visit you. 600 00:43:39,861 --> 00:43:42,459 The train will be running all the way through by then. 601 00:43:42,460 --> 00:43:45,350 And it won't be forever. Two years, four years at the most? 602 00:43:46,120 --> 00:43:47,240 I can never live here. 603 00:43:47,241 --> 00:43:50,959 You can't say no without at least giving it some consideration. 604 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:52,640 Can't you see what they're doing? 605 00:43:52,960 --> 00:43:54,700 They're making you into one of them. 606 00:43:54,701 --> 00:43:57,519 They're giving me a chance to make a better life for the Indians. 607 00:43:57,520 --> 00:43:58,570 What about our life? 608 00:43:58,940 --> 00:44:01,110 How does moving here make our life better? 609 00:44:01,620 --> 00:44:02,670 I don't know, Sully. 610 00:44:03,460 --> 00:44:06,170 That's something we should all talk about as a family. 611 00:44:09,700 --> 00:44:10,750 Perhaps it won't. 612 00:44:10,751 --> 00:44:14,119 Perhaps I won't even get approved for the job. 613 00:44:14,120 --> 00:44:15,779 I'm sure they're going to want you, Ma. 614 00:44:15,780 --> 00:44:16,830 You'd be great. 615 00:44:22,680 --> 00:44:23,730 Gary? 616 00:44:27,240 --> 00:44:28,620 I'm glad we can come anymore. 617 00:44:29,340 --> 00:44:30,390 Thank you. 618 00:44:36,600 --> 00:44:38,640 Why did Byron's colleague come back now? 619 00:44:39,660 --> 00:44:41,220 I'm sure he only came to testify. 620 00:44:41,610 --> 00:44:42,660 Or crucify. 621 00:44:43,350 --> 00:44:44,870 Can they cue to anything? 622 00:44:45,250 --> 00:44:47,720 I can't take that chance. I've got to do something. 623 00:44:47,810 --> 00:44:49,650 You go home after the vote. 624 00:44:49,890 --> 00:44:51,230 Why take any action at all? 625 00:44:51,530 --> 00:44:53,090 Because he knows what happened. 626 00:44:53,390 --> 00:44:55,030 It was a mistake letting him live. 627 00:44:55,630 --> 00:44:58,760 And fate has given me the opportunity to correct that mistake. 628 00:44:59,030 --> 00:45:00,410 Good afternoon, gentlemen. 629 00:45:00,990 --> 00:45:02,110 I got your message. 630 00:45:03,470 --> 00:45:06,210 The president regrets not being here in person. 631 00:45:06,750 --> 00:45:11,149 But he wishes for me to convey his utmost gratitude for your diligent 632 00:45:11,150 --> 00:45:12,350 this selection process. 633 00:45:12,770 --> 00:45:17,789 He knows these agents will serve his peace plan and help the original 634 00:45:17,790 --> 00:45:20,390 of this land become citizens of the United States. 635 00:45:20,930 --> 00:45:25,650 President Grant therefore approves all your nominations of Indian agents. 636 00:45:29,730 --> 00:45:34,390 With the exception of a few names listed here. 637 00:45:37,430 --> 00:45:38,930 What do you mean, exceptions? 638 00:45:38,931 --> 00:45:42,849 Need I remind the senator that President Grant is the commander -in -chief of 639 00:45:42,850 --> 00:45:45,670 the army, and these nominees are members of the army? 640 00:45:46,610 --> 00:45:49,800 The president has other military assignments in mind for them. 641 00:45:51,530 --> 00:45:55,150 We thank the president for his generous counsel. 642 00:45:55,570 --> 00:45:57,070 We'll come up with other names. 643 00:45:57,630 --> 00:45:58,680 We're adjourned. 644 00:46:04,730 --> 00:46:06,090 May I see that list? 645 00:46:06,330 --> 00:46:07,380 Of course. 646 00:46:09,290 --> 00:46:11,210 Abelson, Andrews, Billingsley. 647 00:46:11,211 --> 00:46:12,789 Here it is. 648 00:46:12,790 --> 00:46:14,590 Captain has organized it. That's him. 649 00:46:14,650 --> 00:46:16,090 There are many names on there. 650 00:46:16,190 --> 00:46:18,150 That makes some people very unhappy. 651 00:46:18,410 --> 00:46:19,610 Well, I'm not one of them. 652 00:46:19,611 --> 00:46:22,949 Where can we find the president? I want to thank him for his help. 653 00:46:22,950 --> 00:46:24,000 He's in his office. 654 00:46:26,490 --> 00:46:28,900 I would say goodbye now. I start for home tonight. 655 00:46:29,110 --> 00:46:30,160 Something wrong? 656 00:46:30,819 --> 00:46:33,589 Spears said at the time, I cannot change what is coming. 657 00:46:33,760 --> 00:46:35,810 But this list proves we can do something. 658 00:46:35,811 --> 00:46:40,219 What will happen when the president does not stand with you? What will happen 659 00:46:40,220 --> 00:46:40,999 when he's gone? 660 00:46:41,000 --> 00:46:42,280 I will stand alone. 661 00:46:42,281 --> 00:46:47,879 They may let you wear that uniform and speak in their council, but I see how 662 00:46:47,880 --> 00:46:48,930 they look at you. 663 00:46:49,240 --> 00:46:50,920 You'll always be an Indian to them. 664 00:46:53,240 --> 00:46:58,499 And if you want to survive, you will have to find some way to live in their 665 00:46:58,500 --> 00:47:00,040 world. I've seen their world. 666 00:47:00,430 --> 00:47:03,690 i do not want to live in it i do not want their civilization 667 00:47:39,790 --> 00:47:40,840 Settling up my bill. 668 00:47:41,810 --> 00:47:43,670 Would you total mine up, too, please? 669 00:47:46,470 --> 00:47:48,330 I've had a long talk with the children. 670 00:47:48,950 --> 00:47:50,750 I'm going to withdraw my nomination. 671 00:47:52,770 --> 00:47:54,940 You don't have to turn it down because of me. 672 00:47:56,770 --> 00:47:59,300 You're exactly who I'm turning it down for, Sully. 673 00:48:00,290 --> 00:48:02,170 And Matthew and Brian and Colleen. 674 00:48:04,110 --> 00:48:05,160 I've seen enough. 675 00:48:05,810 --> 00:48:06,910 I want to go home. 676 00:48:07,410 --> 00:48:08,790 We've done what we came to do. 677 00:48:40,170 --> 00:48:42,400 Excuse me, sir, but is your last name Sully? 678 00:48:45,550 --> 00:48:46,600 Yes. 679 00:48:47,170 --> 00:48:48,270 What is going on? 680 00:48:48,530 --> 00:48:50,390 Is this your signature, Lieutenant? 681 00:48:50,450 --> 00:48:51,500 Lieutenant? 682 00:48:53,030 --> 00:48:54,080 Yes. 683 00:48:54,081 --> 00:48:57,449 I have a warrant for your arrest issued by the Department of War. 684 00:48:57,450 --> 00:48:58,500 Arrest? What for? 685 00:48:59,910 --> 00:49:01,870 Desertion. From the United States Army. 686 00:49:02,270 --> 00:49:03,690 Oh, it's a mistake. 687 00:49:05,410 --> 00:49:06,870 Sully wasn't in the Army. 688 00:49:06,920 --> 00:49:11,470 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0