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We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.
General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.
I pressed my father’s hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.
My father… had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.
I know that my race must change.