Speech of Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk to the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference
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Title
Speech of Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk to the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference
Description
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.
year created
1793
month created
08
day created
01
secondary author
sent from location
Mouth of Detroit River
recipient
sent to location
Mouth of Detroit River
in image
notable person/group
Sir William Johnston
British Superintendent Indian Affairs
Federal Commissioners Sandusky
Benjamin Lincoln
Timothy Pickering
Beverley Randolph
Shawanese Chief Kakiapalathy
Captain Elliot
Simon Girty
Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk
President of United States General George Washington
Indians
interpreter
notable location
Mouth of Detroit River
Fort Stanwix
Ohio
New York
Canada
Upper Canada
Ontario
Beaver Creek
Ohio River
land north of Ohio
England
Great Britain
notable item/thing
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
Treaty of Beaver Creek
document number
1793080160050
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} | M1268, R: 14, p 70-71 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Wyandot Chief Sa-Wagh-da-wunk | Mouth of Detroit River | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Federal Commissioners Treaty at Sandusky | Mouth of Detroit River | [n/a] |