I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. Chief Joseph Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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. Chief Joseph Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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. Chief Joseph Read Quote
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 Read Quote
