Black Kettle quotes

Black Kettle was a prominent chief of the Southern Cheyenne tribe in the mid-19th century. Known for his efforts to promote peace and cooperation between his people and the United States government, he played a key role in negotiations between the two parties. However, his peaceful efforts were met with tragedy when his camp was attacked by U.S. troops in what became known as the Sand Creek Massacre. Despite this betrayal, Black Kettle continued to advocate for peace until his death. Learn more about this important figure in Native American history today.

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

- Black Kettle

Why don't you talk, and go straight, and let all be well?

- Black Kettle

All we ask is that we have peace with the whites. We want to hold you by the hand. You are our father.

- Black Kettle

We have been travelling through a cloud. The sky has been dark ever since the war began.

- Black Kettle

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.

- Black Kettle

We want to take good tidings home to our people, that they may sleep in peace.

- Black Kettle