I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.
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The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.Chief Joseph
Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake.
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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.
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We damaged all the big guns we could, and carried away the powder and the lead.
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I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people.
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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.
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