Quote by 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.

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he wou

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The quote illustrates a conversation with General Howard, who conveys his message from a place of arrogance and entitlement. He imposes a deadline of 30 days for the narrator's community to return to their homes, gather their belongings, and relocate to the designated reservation. The use of the term "haughty spirit" suggests an air of superiority and indifference towards the challenges and consequences faced by the narrator's people. The quote highlights the intimidating and forceful nature of colonial policies that disregarded the rights and well-being of indigenous communities.

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