[The speech of a Chief called the Sun, in behalf of the Putawatimes]
Item
Type
Typed Document
Title
[The speech of a Chief called the Sun, in behalf of the Putawatimes]
Description
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.
year created
1795
month created
04
day created
19
author
in collection
notable person/group
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 location
War Department
villages
Ohio river
frontier
territory
Wabash
river
notable item/thing
speech
pipe
wampum
food
provisions
supplies
cattle
certificates
powder
ball
notable idea/issue
peace
treaty
agreement
forgiveness
trust
supply of provisions
war
document number
1795041990000
page start
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | XXXIX |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | The Sun | [unknown] | [n/a] |