An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 by Elbert Hubbard
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Indian appropriation--Deputation to the west promised--Instructions-- Silver medal given to Red Jacket by the president--Military suits-- Washington's address at parting--Thayendanegea's visit--Council at Au Glaize--Another Indian council--Delegation--British control--Washington's letter--Army under General Wayne--Successful campaign--Treaty concluded. CHAPTER X. Canandaigua at an early day--Facts in the early settlement of Bloomfield-- Indian council--Its object--Indian parade--Indian dress--Opening of the council--Speeches--Liberal offers of the government--Mr. Savary's journal --Conclusion of treaty--Account of Red Jacket by Thomas Morris. CHAPTER XI. Valley of the Genesee--Indian misgivings--Mill yard--Effort to obtain their land--Council at Big Tree--Coming of the Wadsworths--Indian villages--Refusal to sell--Discussion between Red Jacket and Thomas Morris--Breaking up of the council. CHAPTER XII. Interview between Farmer's Brother and Thomas Morris--Mr. Morris addresses the women--Distributes presents--Negotiations continued--Treaty concluded with the women and warriors--Manner of payment--Inquiries about a bank-- Their reservations--White women--Young King's dissent--Final settlement-- Charge of insincerity. CHAPTER XIII. |
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