Snip, Wyandot Chief at Fort Detroit, 1778

Speech

Father! I hope you will listen to your children that come from the town situated between the two Creeks. We are of the same mind with our brethren who have Just, we beg you will have pity on us in our distress, we who inhabit the little Sciota, we are in want of many things, chiefly, Blanketts, Spirits, powder, Ball & knives.

Speech Teaser Text

Father! I hope you will listen to your children that come from the town situated between the two Creeks. We are of the same mind with our brethren who have Just, we beg you will have pity on us in our distress, we who inhabit the little Scioto, we are in want of many things, chiefly, Blankets, Spirits, powder, Ball & knives.

Reference People

Snip

Speech Event

Council at Fort Detroit, June 14th, 1778

Years

1778

Location