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Ouandarong, Wyandot, at Fort Detroit, 1778
Ouandarong (or old Baby) then rose up and spoke as follows:
Father! we can have but little to say besides returning you thanks in the name of Sastakaritze, what I shall deliver is in the name of the Wyndotts & Miamis.
Father! we thank our brothers, the Outawaas, Chippewas and Potawatomies for what they have said, it touched our hearts, we are of the very same way of thinking with them, What can we say different from them? No we and our brothers, the Miamis are of one mind with them, they have not missed a single thought we could have had on the same subject.
Father! we are very happy to find all your children continue to be as unanimous as formerly, & if there had been one dissenting voice it would not have been pleasing to us.
Father! we will remember when you tyed all our arms together last year, with one chain, & we beg you will be strong & unite us yet more closely.
These are the sentiments of Sastaharitze and the Miamis
He then addressed the Delawares:
Nephews! now that we are face to face, I shall refresh your memories, with some things that are past. Nephews! listen to us, we are sick at heart that you do not keep your word, our Father Touraighwaghti, (Mr. Hay the Agent) was present at your promises, and yet you turn your heads towards the Rebels. Nephews we hope you will be sensible & remember that all the Nations in this country are united, & that you seem to keep aloof, but we beg you will bear in mind what you have just heard and take care of yourselves.
This is what I had to refresh your memories, and I now salute you.