often been told I would be welcome. I didn’t know whether I would or not.” Reporter Pat Watters, while marveling at the chief’s bravery, perceived a rich mixture of tone in his voice. There was some gratitude and respect, even some fellowship, he thought, combined with an edge of half-humorous sarcasm that Watters saw as the protective coating for Pritchett’s racial authority. “I never have interrupted your peaceful assemblies,” Pritchett told the crowd. “…Many people misunderstand your philosophy of nonviolence, but we respect your policy. I ask your cooperation in keeping Albany peaceful.
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