War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – Chief Joseph

War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – Chief Joseph
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
Let me be a free man – free to travel, free to stop, free to work. – Chief Joseph