Dr. G. B. Kuykendall - manuscript - Transcript.

Abstract

"Smohalla was a sort of prophet and dreamer among a little subTribe that was usually called the Smohalla band. He was a member of the Smokulk or Sohulk tribe or clan, a sort of offshoot of the Nez Perces. They lived mostly in the regions around Priests Rapids on the Columbia River. His name Smoqulla really signifies preacher and was given him after he put himself forward as prophet, dreamer and reformer. He claimed to have a revelation from the 'Sahalie Tyee' or Great Spirit, in regard to the future of the Indians and whites."