eola from a fellow tribe member:Dear Osceola January 30, 1838It has been many moons since the federal government attacked us. Chief Billy Bowlegs says the government wants to back out. That would mean we win the war. I dont think they will because they are so close to victory. I heard we have cost the government fifteen hundred soldiers lives. They have cost us two hundred of our brothers and sisters. I am tired of fighting this war but we are fighting for you and our lands, our pride, we will not lose this war. The chief says that the government has spent. They are capturing our men and the one they capture is moved onto reservations. The government has sent us letters to stop this war and move onto the reservations. They say it is better there than it is here. I dont believe them. I am happy right here with our mother. Father was killed in the war and he died for you. We hope you will come back to the tribe soon.Your loving brother,To whom it may concern March 5,1939We regret to inform you that on January 30,1938 your brother Osceola died in thisFederal prison in Georgia. We are returning your letter you sent. Have a good day.Signed prison guard.Comparison ChartThe second Seminole war cost to the United States and the Seminole tribe.Seminole moved after warU.S money costCost per Seminole movedAmericans killed3000$60,000,000$20,0002000Cost compared to other American warsWarOpponentLives lostRevolutionaryEngland16,000War of 1812England10,000MexicanMexico2,000Spanish AmericanMexico13,000Second SeminoleSeminole tribe of Florida3,000CivilNorth Vs South USA600,000World War 1Central power100,000World War 2Axis powers400,000Korean WarSouth Korea54,000Vietnam WarNorth Vietnam58,000Persian Gulf WarIraq200 ...
