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. – Chief Joseph
I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people. – Chief Joseph
We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return. – Chief Joseph
General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation. – Chief Joseph