This event occurred between many indigenous nations and the British who were stationed at Fort Detroit on June the 14th, 1778. In attendane for the British was Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton, Lieutenant Governor Edward Abbott, and several officers of the Indian Department. There was a count of 1,683 native people present at the council. There were also a large number of chiefs that were representing the following tribes: Odawas, Chippewas, Hurons, Potawatomi, Delawares, Shawnee, Miamis, Mingoes, Mohawks, & the Tribes of Ouashtanon, Sagina, Delawares, and Senecas.
Some of the speeches were written down and recorded. The native speeches have been included.
Some of the speeches were written down and recorded. The native speeches have been included.
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Speeches
During the council of 1778, there were a series of speeches that were given during the multi-day event. Some of the speeches have been included in the section below.
People
Some of the names of people, chiefs, and leaders were recorded at during the council at Fort Detroit. The names and tribal affiliations have been included in the section below.
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