Judge — May 12, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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This political cartoon titled "The Indian Problem" depicts a tall military figure on horseback addressing several uniformed officers. The caption reads "...and give the army a rest," suggesting criticism of military involvement in Native American affairs. The satire appears to target U.S. military operations against Native Americans, likely referencing late 19th-century conflicts. The "Indian Problem" was contemporary terminology for the government's struggle controlling tribal populations and western expansion. The cartoon's point seems to be that military campaigns against Native Americans were exhausting the army and should cease—either through different policy approaches or settlement. The exaggerated features of the figures are typical of Judge's satirical style. Without the publication date visible, the specific conflict referenced remains unclear, though such cartoons were common during the Indian Wars era.