Chief Joseph

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live…

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my…

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my…

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30…

It does not require many words to speak the truth…

All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers…

My father… had sharper eyes than the rest of our people…

I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men…

I pressed my father’s hand and told him I would protect his grave with my…

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated…

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed…

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken…

I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to…

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to…

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where…