Remarks of Federal Commissioners and Indian Chiefs at Sandusky Conference
Document 1793Council convened on 9 July 1793 at Navy Hall Niagara. Captain Brant, interpreter furnished opening remarks of good will and conducted ceremony with strings and belts. Chiefs state that the Western Indians are of one mind, and if they can agree with whites, peace may ensue. Prior treaties were not binding because they did not account for all the tribes as one. Chief then provide the nations in attendance, listed as follows Five Nations, Wyandots, Shawanese, Ottawas, Chippewas, Potawanamees, Cherokees, Miamis, Mingos. Commissioners replied; seek a termination of war on terms agreeable to all parties.
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