"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"

This quote by Chief Joseph reflects the attitude of General Howard towards the Native Americans. General Howard was a U.S. Army officer who was tasked with relocating the Nez Perce tribe to a reservation. In this quote, Chief Joseph is explaining how General Howard informed him of the moving in a haughty spirit. This suggests that General Howard was arrogant and condescending in his approach. He gave the Nez Perce people 30 days to collect all their stock and move onto the booking. This was an uphill struggle for the people, as they needed to leave their homes and possessions behind. The quote reflects the unfairness of the situation and the disrespect General Howard had for the Native Americans. It also highlights the power imbalance in between the U.S. federal government and the Native Americans, as the government had the power to force them to move.