Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work.

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

Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.

I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.

We are going by you without fighting if you will let us, but we are going by you anyhow!

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.

The Indian race is waiting and praying.