>a sentry at the military fort in Sitka killed two unarmed Lingít men in a canoe. In accordance with local customs, a leader from the clan demanded blankets and

>a sentry at the military fort in Sitka killed two unarmed Lingít men in a canoe. In accordance with local customs, a leader from the clan demanded blankets and other goods as recompense, but American commanders refused Yes, the military should be ashamed about their actions. In the 1890s, blankets and some goods would mean nothing to the US military. I am sure they could have worked out a deal like "we will give you this now, and acquire the rest + a bit extra in a month or 2".