I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.
I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.
It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.
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.
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
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