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

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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.

1793

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Mouth of Detroit River

Mouth of Detroit River

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

Mouth of Detroit River

Fort Stanwix

Ohio

New York

Canada

Upper Canada

Ontario

Beaver Creek

Ohio River

land north of Ohio

England

Great Britain

Treaty of Fort Stanwix

Treaty of Beaver Creek

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