All we ask is that we have peace with the whites. We want to hold you by the hand. You are our father. Black Kettle fatherhandhold Change image and share on social
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. Black Kettle chiefenemygive Change image and share on social
We have been travelling through a cloud. The sky has been dark ever since the war began. Black Kettle beginclouddark Change image and share on social
But we want peace, I would move all my people down this way. I could then keep them all quietly near camp. Black Kettle campmovepeace Change image and share on social
Although the troops have struck us, we throw it all behind and are glad to meet you in peace and friendship. Black Kettle friendshipgladmeet Change image and share on social
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. Black Kettle cleanfriendhard share on social
We want to take good tidings home to our people, that they may sleep in peace. Black Kettle goodhomepeace Change image and share on social
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. Black Kettle councilfriendintrigue Change image and share on social
Why don't you talk, and go straight, and let all be well? Black Kettle straighttalk Change image and share on social
