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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1860-1916
Kicking Bird (Kiowa) We have met and the sun shines on us all. We have met to make a permanent peace, and I be- lieve all the Governor says to me and my people. We are all Children of Washington a long way from here. You are all Chiefs from Washington and we want to do just as you want us all to do. My friend from Washington & from Texas have given us a good talk, you want us to live like the white Man. If with the talk you will give us the Chiefs you have we will do as you want and take the white man's road: This reservation was given to us by the Government and we love this Country and want to live here- The Kiowa long ago quit raiding in Texas, Along with the talk given us, which was a good strong talk, we want our Chiefs given to us, if they are not we will go away feeling bad. We want the Chiefs given up at Once, and not delayed for so long a time. I have been trying for a long time to Keep peace between my peopl~ ancl the whites, but they are like boys they sometimes do right and some- times do not. By delivering up the Chiefs it will do more towards making peace between us and Texas than an~· thing Else. Altho there is different people here, we are all the same, Turn over the Chiefs and we will quit raiding in Texas-some people raid at night but we will follow them and bring them back to Camp and we want our hearts made glad by having our Chiefs delivered up to us and then we will prevent our young men from raiding for our hearts will be made glad- This is the first time we have ever met the Texas Chief face to face, and the first time we have made him a promise. Ever since the grass rose we have held our young men in Camp, and if the Chiefs are gh·en up we will do a great deal more. There are many here on the reservation who Know of our Efforts to restrain our tribe. Horse-Back (Comanche)- I have but a few words to say to the Council. I see my friend from Texas. My old friends the Agents and many others from other places before me. I have heard the talk made by the white man and like it very well. The Indians and all ot1r Agents who Know me. Know I have a good heart and want to do what is right. I have never been to Washington and have never seen my Great Father, but have acted on a paper which Came here and have done what the paper said. I hardly Know what
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