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.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not; and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them.

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.

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

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

The earth is our mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us.