When the war of the revolution came on he did every thing in his power to preserve peace among the Indian nations. He, however, received a message from the Hurons, " that the Delaware; should keep their shoes in readiness, to join the warriors." >This message he would not accept, but sent several to the Huadmonishing them to sit still, and to remember the misery they had brought upon themselves by taking share in the late war between the English and the French. These belts were rons

to the chiefs of the Hurons in Fort Detroit, but as it was necessary to deliver them in the presence of the English " to fulfill his the cut them in carried

governor, cast

at

the

pieces,

duty,

latter,

them

deputies'

feet,

and

commanded them to Loskiel adds u Ever

He died at Pittsburg in 1776. depart." since his sentiments changed in favor of the Gospel, he was a faithful friend of the brethren, and being one of the most :

experienced chiefs of his time, his council proved often very serviceable to the mission. The wish he uttered as his last will

and testament, that the Delaware nation might hear and believe the word of God, preached by the brethren, was frequently re peated in the council by his successors, and then they renewed their

covenant to use their utmost exertions to fulfill

wish of their old, worthy and honored

chief.

this last

Upon such an

occasion Captain White Eyes, holding the Bible and some spell ing books in his hands, addressed the council with great emotion