[The speech of a Chief called the Sun, in behalf of the Putawatimes]
Document 1795The Sun speaks on behalf of Pottawatomies, Chippewas, and Taways. Admits foolishness in trusting British. Severed ties with British and French to pursue peace with Americans. Hopes to hunt in peace, pity for women and children, prisoner exchange, and that the U.S. will provide food. The Sun avowed to move his village in exchange for powder and ball to use for hunting.
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The Sun speaks on behalf of Pottawatomies, Chippewas, and Taways. Admits foolishness in trusting British. Severed ties with British and French to pursue peace with Americans. Hopes to hunt in peace, pity for women and children, prisoner exchange, and that the U.S. will provide food. The Sun avowed to move his village in exchange for powder and ball to use for hunting.
Date
04/19/1795
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Collection
Document number
1795041990000
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1
Notable persons
the Sun
Pottawatomie
Putawatimes
Indians
Indian Nation
master of the pipe
British
Chippewa
Taway
Michlamacnac
American
French
chiefs
trader
Anthony Wayne
prisoners
Magee
Otoguin
chief
Notable locations
War Department
villages
Ohio river
frontier
territory
Wabash
river
Notable items
speech
pipe
wampum
food
provisions
supplies
cattle
certificates
powder
ball