We were once friends with the whites but you nudged us out of the way by your intrigues, and now when we are in council you keep nudging each other.
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I have not come here with a little wolf bark, but have come to talk plain with you.Black Kettle
Although the troops have struck us, we throw it all behind and are glad to meet you in peace and friendship.
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Why don't you talk, and go straight, and let all be well?
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I once thought that I was the only man that persevered to be the friend of the white man, but since they have come and cleaned out our lodges, horses, and everything else, it is hard for to believe the white man any more.
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All we ask is that we have peace with the whites. We want to hold you by the hand. You are our father.
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I want you to give all these chiefs of the soldiers here to understand that we are for peace, and that we have made peace, that we may not be mistaken by them for enemies.
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