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.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

We gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river.

Big name often stands on small legs.

All people should be treated the same way on earth.

The earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the neasure of our bodies are the same

I have asked some of the great white chiefs where they get their authority to say to the Indian that he shall stay in one place, while he sees white men going where they please. They cannot tell me.