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Nov. 22, 1855

General Council Convened at Little Travers, Michigan

Hon. Marrypenney Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

Sir,

We the Ottawa and Chippewa nation of Indians, who in time past have striven with earnestness to attain the arts and civilization, Christianizing like people, and hope for the future prosperity of our children, our brethren and all!

Would respectfully represent, that our Great Father the Government of the U.S. would set apart a fund for the purpose of educating some of our Indian youth among the whites, whom we may see fit to educate, and that they may be fitted for the usefulness among their people, at least, a fund enough to educate from ten to twelve persons at a time for the term of ten years, or, as long as the Congress may appropriate for this object. Judging from the past we think it is the only true and best policy in order to become acquented (sic) with the arts and sciences, language, manners, and custom of the white man.

And we doubt not, that our great father the Government will not hesitate to grant our request since the commissioner (Hon. Marypenney) knowing our true condition as in regard to our educational affairs as it appears on the last council which was held at city of Detroit July, 1855.

We further represent that another Blacksmith should be appointed by the Department here at Little Traverse Michigan for the benefit of many Indians here resided, also a sawmill to be located at the same place for the good of the Indian common.

Your petitioners will ever pray.

Signed,

  • P. Nissawakwat, x his mark
  • G. Mackatepinssi, x his mark
  • Louis Kitchi O kan, x his mark
  • Payous Onwatin, x his mark
  • William Blackbird, x his mark
  • Charles Blackbird, x his mark
  • J. Aliord
  • A. Judson
  • Danel Rodd
  • A. J. Blackbird, x his mark
  • Paul Nebaueyosang, x his mark
  • Michel Odagamaky, x his mark
  • Limon or Simon Wah bo jik, x his mark
  • Daniel Maki?ina, x his mark
  • Lowis Pitassigay, x his mark
  • L. Nebanegasang, x his mark
  • Jo. Nasska, x his mark
  • David C. Minanakwat, x his mark
  • Michel Pitassigay, x his mark
  • Tarios Monibadom, x his mark
  • Eliance Pitassigay, x his mark
  • Johnston Amiwe, x his mark
  • Peter Osawaminiky, x his mark
  • O Danalshin, x his mark (Donolshin)
  • France Pitassigay, x his mark
  • Joseph Pitassigay, x his mark
  • Eliance Dayly, x his mark
  • Peter Mekowina, x his mark
  • Joseph Amikoabe, x his mark
  • F. Shabwasa?y, x his mark
  • Isac Itawigwan, x his mark
  • O Dagamakim, x his mark
  • Peter Esinwi, x his mark
  • John Kiwekishig, x his mark
  • Kishatay, x his mark
  • O Nwatai
  • Paul Kagwedosung
  • Peter Makogan
  • John Kawegomaw
  • M. Wabigekek
  • Michel Kiwetado
  • Louis Meshinini
  • Nicholas Neabanokawa

Witnesses:
  • A. J. Blackbird
  • Daniel Rodd

    Nov. 22, 1855

Mackinac Agency
Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs 1828-1880
National Archives Microfilm Publications M234 Roll 404 1853-1855

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