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Quotes from Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee — Black Kettle

1803–1868

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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.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

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

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

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

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

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 be well?

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Black Kettle (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.