The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3] · Benjamin Franklin
FOOTNOTES:
A list of the number of fighting men of the different nations of Indians, through which I (George Croghan) passed, living at or near the several posts. Wyandotts and Mohickons 200 Poutauwautimies 150 Ottawas 250 Wyandotts 250 Cheapwas 320 970 Ottawas 250 Cheapwas 400 650 Meynomeneys 110 Pervons 360 Sax 300 Reynard 320 1090 Poutauwautimies 200 Ottawas (some distance) 150 350 Mincamies or Twigtwees 230 Ouitanons 200 Thickapoose 180 Musquiton 90 Pyankishaws 100 570 At the lower town, on Scioto 240 At the upper town, on Muskingum 60 300 ---- 4360 There is a nation, back of the Bay, who used formerly to come there to visit the French when they were in possession of that post, called _La Sieu_, computed to be 2500 fighting men; who have this summer sent word to Mr. Gorrell, who commands there, that they purpose paying him a visit late this fall or in the spring. _Causes of the American Discontents before 1768[75]._ The waves never rise but when the winds blow.
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