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

We ask to be recognized as men.

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

For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had found gold in the mountains around the land of winding water.

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.

I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth.

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