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My shame is as big as the earth, although I will do what my friends advise me to do. I once thought that I was the only man who persevered to be friend of the white man since they have come and cleaned out (robbed) our lodges, horses, and everything else, it is hard for me to believe white men anymore.

— Black Kettle

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Although wrongs have been done to me I live in hopes.

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

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I have always done my best to keep my young men quiet, but some of them will not listen.

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