“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.”
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Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.