Helen Hunt Jackson

Overview

Helen Hunt Jackson born Amherst, MA October 15, 1830 (d. 1885). Poet and author; defender of Native American rights; opposed Indian wars.

Quotations

"Wiping out the disgrace to us of the present condition of our Indians (requires that) cheating, robbing, breaking promises—these three are clearly things which must be done. . . and. . . the refusal of the protection of the law to the Indian's rights of property, 'of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'" (Century of Dishonor, p. 342; photo NYPL wiki pd)