Speech of Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk to the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference

In reply to Federal Commissioner's Speech at Captain Elliot's mouth of Detroit River previous afternoon. Interpreted by Simon Girty. Chief says he understood the speech on previous day. Says the treaties mentioned were incomplete because they only included a few chiefs. He disputes the claim that United States bought the land. This matter was settled by Sir William Johnston [British Superintendent Indian Affairs]. The land north of the Ohio belongs to Indians. In response to claim that settlers cannot be moved out, Chief says neither can the Indians give up the land. Says he is sorry no agreement can be made, but that boundary line on the Ohio River was established years ago. We don't say much, there has been much mischief on both sides. Chief will talk to the head Warriors. Tells commissioners to go back and tell Washington what has been said. The council fires broke up and interpreter Elliot pointed out that last part of speech was wrong and that commissioners should wait for an answer. The commissioners agreed to wait for a response from the council on Miami Rapids, but asked that an answer be provided without delay.

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