3 December 2020 Chief Joseph I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph 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.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph 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.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph 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.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.
3 December 2020 Chief Joseph We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.
