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Story September 20, 1828

New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register

Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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Governor Cass returns to Detroit from Green Bay with Winnebago Indian chiefs en route to Washington. A successful council ensured friendly relations and retained U.S. possession of lead country pending full cession. Military posts at Niagara, Fort Gratiot, Chicago, and a new one at the Fox-Wisconsin Portage are to be re-established due to policy shift.

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DETROIT, Sept. 4.

Gov. Cass returned on Monday from Green Bay, in the steamboat Henry Clay. There arrived also in the U. C. thirteen Winnebago Indians, among whom are the principal chiefs and head men of the tribe. They are to proceed in a few weeks to the city of Washington, on a visit to their "great father."

We learn from a gentleman who attended the council held at Green Bay, by Governor Cass and Colonel Menard, with the Indians, that every thing was very satisfactorily conducted. The Indians are perfectly friendly, and the Winnebagoes particularly are well disposed. The lead country remains in our possession, until all the Indians interested in its title can be collected for its cession.

During the past week the pleasing intelligence reached us, that the posts of Niagara, Fort Gratiot, and Chicago, were to be re-established, and that two companies were to be stationed at each. It is also stated that a post was to be established at the Portage between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers. This sudden change of policy has doubtless resulted from the accurate knowledge which the present Secretary of War, and the Major General of the Army possess in relation to it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice

What keywords are associated?

Winnebago Indians Green Bay Council Gov Cass Lead Country Military Posts Fort Gratiot Chicago

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Cass Colonel Menard Winnebago Indians

Where did it happen?

Detroit, Green Bay, Niagara, Fort Gratiot, Chicago, Portage Between The Fox And Wisconsin Rivers

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Key Persons

Gov. Cass Colonel Menard Winnebago Indians

Location

Detroit, Green Bay, Niagara, Fort Gratiot, Chicago, Portage Between The Fox And Wisconsin Rivers

Event Date

Sept. 4

Story Details

Gov. Cass returns from Green Bay council with Winnebago chiefs visiting Washington; council succeeds with friendly Indians and retained lead country possession; military posts re-established at key locations due to policy change.

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