CONTENTS.

CHAP. I.-Notices of Indians who submitted to Massachusetts,

continued-The SQUAW-SACHEM of Medford-Her history, fam-

ily, &c.-Sagamore JOHN and Sagamore JAMES-Their inter-

course with the English-Anecdotes of them-Complaints, ser-

vices, death and character-CHICKATABOT, Sachem of Nepon-

set-His war with the Squaw-Sachem-Visits Roston several

times-Appears in court against Plastowe-Anecdotes of his

Government-Indian policy of Massachusetts compared with

that of Plymouth-Anecdotes of Chickatabot-His death. page 9

CHAP. II.-Farther account of Master Weston's settlement, and

the movements of the Indians against him-ASPINET, the Nau-

set, supposed to be engaged in that affair-His tribe and power

-Provocations from the English-Magnanimous revenge of the

Sachem-His hospitality and kindness-Friendly intercourse

with Plymouth-Is visited by Governor Bradford-By Captain

Standish-Is suspected of hostility by Plymouth, and pursued

by Standish-His death-Career and character of IYANOUGH, the

Courteous Sachem of Cummaquid'-Is suspected and pursued

-His death.

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CHAP. III.--Summary account of the Eiva NATIONS Their

early history-Government-Conquests Population Territory

-Intercourse with the European ColonicsTheir war with the

Adirondacks Adventures of PISKARET -Their negotiations

with the French, in 1684-Anecdotes of the Onondaga Chief,

GARANGULA-His speech at the Council, and effects of it-Re-

marks on his character-History of the Five Nations continued

to the time of ADARIO-His exploits Their object and results

-War between the Confederates and the French-Adventures

of BLACK-KETTLE.

CHAP. IV.-FIVE NATIONS continued-Remarks on their oratory

-Circumstances favorable to it-Account of a council of the

Confederates at Onondaga, in 1690-Anecdotes of various per-

sons who attended it-Speeches of SADEKANATIE and other or-

ators-ADARAHTA-The history and character of DECANESORA-

His speeches at the Albany council of 1694-Style of his elo-

quence-His personal and political character-Other speeches

and negotiations-Anecdotes of SADEKANATIE.

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CHAP. V.-Account of the Ottawas-Their first Chief-Sachem

known to the English, PONTIAC-His interview with Major Ro-

gers-Protects that officer and his troops-Saves Detroit from an

army of Indians-Hostility of the northern tribes to the English,

after the conquest of Canada-Adventures of HENRY-Anecdotes

of MINAVAVANA-Supposed feelings of Pontiac towards the En-

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glish-His great project of combination.

CHAP. VI.-PONTIAC's plan of campaign-He commences active

preparations-Council of the Ottawas-Grand Council of the

Northern tribes-Dream of the Delaware-Maxims promulga-

ted by Pontiac-Estimate of the number and force of his allies

-Commencement of the war-Surprisal of nine English posts

-mode of surprisal-Artifice adopted at Michilimackinac, and

result-Reduction of Detroit undertaken by Pontiac in person

-His interview with the Commandant-His plan discovered,

and the surprise prevented-Letter from Detroit.

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CHAP. VII.-Siege of Detroit maintained by Pontiac-The Com

mandant meditates a retreat-The French propose a conference

with Pontiac, which takes place-The latter demands the

surrender of the fort, which the Commandant refuses-Vigor-

ous renewal of hostilities-Advantages_gained by the Indian

army-arrival of succor to the English-Battle of Bloody Bridge

-Pontiac at length raises the siege-Causes of it-The Indians

make peace-His subsequent career until his death-Anecdotes

illustrating his influence, energy, magnanimity, integrity and

genius-His authority as chieftain-His talents as an orator-

His traditionary fame.

98

CHAP. VIII.-Account of the Delawares-Their ancient great

men, including TAMENEND-History during the Revolutionary

War Two Parties among them-WHITE-EYES, leader of one,

and Captain PIEE, of the other-Manœuvres, speeches, plots

and counter-plots of these men, their parties, and foreigners

connected with both Anecdotes-Death of White-Eyes in

1780 Tribute of respect paid to his memory.

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CHAP. IX-Eservations on the character of White-Eyes-

Pipe's comment on his death-The latter gains and sustains an

ascendancy in the Delaware nation-GLICKHICAN, NETAWAT-

WEEL end WINGEMUND-Subsequent career of Pipe-Joins the

British and fights against the Americans-Grand Indian coun-

cil at Detroit-Pipe's spirited speech on that occasion-Makes

charges against the Missionaries, but fails to prove them-Re-

marks on his habits, principles and talents.

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CHAP. X.-State of several Southern tribes during the last cen-

tury-The English send deputies to the CHEROKEES, in 1756-

Their lives threatened, and saved by ATTAKULLAKULLA-AC-

count of that Chieftain and his principles-The party opposed

to him headed by OccoNOSTOTA-War with the Colonies in

1759 and two years following-Anecdotes of both these Chiefs

-SALOUEH, FIFTOE, and others-Several battles-Peace con.

cluded-Attakullakulla visits Charleston-His subsequent ca-

reer, and that of Occonostota-Remarks on their character. 150

CHAP XI.-The Cayuga Chief, LOGAN-Some account of his

father, SHIKELLIMUS-Residence of Logan-His friendship for

the whites interrupted by their provocations-His family misfor-

tunes-The Shawanee SILVER-HEELS-Logan joins in a war of

revenge against the Long-Knives'-Battle of the Kenhawa--

Treaty of Peace with Governor Dunmore--Logan's celebrated

Speech-His history completed-BUCKONGAHELAS, the Delaware

head War-Chief-His intercourse with the Christian Indians--

Part which he takes in the Revolution-Defeated by Wayne,

in 1794-Anecdotes of him-Death and character.
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CHAP. XII.-Some account of the Shawanees, the tribe of TE-

CUMSEH-Anecdotes illustrative of their character-Early histo-

ry and lineage of Tecumseh-His first adventures as a warrior

-His habits and principles-His brothers KUMSHAKA and ELSK-

WATAWA-The first open movements of the latter, in 1806-He

assumes the character of Prophet-His doctrines His mode of

operation upon his countrymen--Other Indian pretenders-An-

ecdote of a Shawanee Chief, at Fort Wayne-Tanner's account

of the ministry of the Elskwatawa's Agents-Concert traced be-

tween them-Witchcraft-superstition-Anecdotes of TETEBOX-

TI, THE CRANE, LEATHER-LIPs, and others.
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CHAP. XIII.-History of Tecumseh and the Prophet continued

-The latter encamps at Tippecanoe-Sends a message to Gov-

ernor Harrison-Visits him at Vincennes-Increase of his for-

ces-Attention of the General Government aroused-Tecumseh

visits the Governor-His speech, and journey southward-Battle

of Tippecanoe, November, 1811-Consequences of it-Indian

Council at Mississiniway-Council at Malden-Speeches and

Anecdotes of the CRANE, WALK-IN-THE-WATER, ROUND-HEAD,

and other Chiefs-Sequel of the history of the two brothers-Fi-

nal exertions of Tecumseh-His death--Death of the Proph-

et.

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CHAP. XIV.-Remarks on the character of Tecumseh and the

Prophet-Their facilities for co-operation-Difficulties the latter

had to overcome-His perseverance and ingenuity-Means by

which he protected his person-Anecdotes of the Battle of Tip-

pecanoe-Frankness of Tecumseh in disclosing his schemes

Causes of his hostility to the Americans-Trespasses of the

whites, and other abuses-Object of the belligerent combination

-Anecdotes of Tecumseh's first visit to Vincennes, in 1810-

His dignity, independence and courage-His ideas of the British

policy-His speech to General Proctor, and remarks on his ora-

tory-His humanity-His genius.

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CHAP. XV.-MICHIKINAQWA, or the LITTLE-TURTLE-Early his-

tory-Engages in a combination of the Indians against the Uni-

ted States-BLUE-JACKET-The Turtle defeats two detachments

of American troops-Some account of the North-Western war

from 1791 to 1795-The Turtle defeated by General Wayne-He

becomes unpopular after the peace-Some of the charges against

him examined-Anecdotes of his intercourse with distinguished

Americans-His letter to General Harrison-His death in 1812-

His character.

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CHAP. XVI.-The Seneca Chief, RED-JACKET-Circumstances

under which he succeeded CORN-PLANTER in his influence-An-

ecdotes of the latter-Red-Jacket's earliest oratorical triumph-

His speech at the Treaty of Canandaigua-Account of FARMER'S-

BROTHER, and BRANDT-Red-Jacket's political and religious

principles-Speech to Mr. Alexander, in 1811-Speech to Mr.

Richardson-Remarks on the causes of his heathenism in the

conduct of the whites-His military career-Speech in favor of

declaring war against the British, in 1812-Seneca Manifesto-

Red-Jacket's interview with Washington-His interview with

Lafayette-His Memorial to the New-York Legislature-Speech

to a Missionary in 1825-His deposition and restoration in 1827

-Visits to the Atlantic cities-Death and funeral obsequies-

Anecdotes.

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APPENDIX.

No. I. Genealogy of UNCAS.

304

No. II. General Wayne's Correspondence with Major

Campbell.

305

No. III. CORN-PLANTER's letter to the Governor of Penn-

sylvania.

309

No. IV. Speech of the same at Warren Court-House.

No. V. LITTLE FARMER's letter to the Hon. W. Eustis.

No VI. Obituary Notice of Brandt.

312

314

314

No. VII

Crawford's letter to the Governor of Canada.

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INDIAN BIOGRAPHY.

CHAPTER I.

Notices of Indians who submitted to Massachusetts, continued-The SQUAW-SACHEM of Medford-Her history, family, &c.-Her sons, Sagamore JoHN_and Sagamore JAMES-Their intercourse with the English-Anecdotes of them-Complaints, services, death and character-CHICKATA BOT, Sachem of NeponsetHis war with the Squaw-Sachem-Visits Boston several times-Appears in court against Plastowe-Anecdotes of his Government-Indian policy of Massachusetts compared with that of Plymouth-Anecdotes of Chickatabot-His death.

Having heretofore had occasion frequently to introduce the names of Indians who subjected themselves, more or less, to the Government of Massachusetts, we propose in this chapter to notice a few of the most prominent of that class, who have not yet been mentioned.*

Some years previous to the arrival of the English, the various Massachusetts tribes, properly so called, are believed to have been confederated, like the Pokanokets and others, under the government of one great Sachem, whose name was NANEPASHEMET or the NEW-MOON. His usual residence was in Medford, near Mystic Pond. He was killed in 1619,by what enemy is unknown. Two years afterwards, a

* See a sketch of Cutchamequin, of Braintee, in Chapter XI, Vol. I.