Black Kettle

"Although wrongs have been done to me I live in hopes. I have not got two hearts. … Now we are together again to make peace. My shame is as big as the earth, although I will do what my friends advise m…"

"I always feel well while I am among these friends of mine, the Witchitas, Wacoes, and affiliated bands, and I never feel afraid to go among the white men here, because I know them to be my friends als…"

"The white people can go wherever they please and they will not be disturbed by us, and I want you to let them know."

"We have come with our eyes shut, following Major Wynkoop's handful of men, like coming through the fire. All we ask is that we have peace with the whites. We want to hold you by the hand. You are our …"

"The Cheyennes do not fight at all this side of the Arkansas, but north some young warriors were fired upon and then the fight began."

"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. Why don't you talk, and go straight, and let all b…"

"Although the troops have struck us, we throw it all behind and are glad to meet you in peace and friendship."