[Information about the Delaware King Teedyuscung].

[1756]

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Information about the Delaware King Teedyuscung delivered by Mr. Spangerbery who received it from a Delaware Indian 30 July 1756. Augustus spoke with Mr. Spanguenberg in private. Augustus had spoken with two Delawares who told him how the hostilities began and what could foster peace. In the version in the Easton Council minutes, the culprit was Chief Teedyuscung, but here the person was Tatteweshund, who may or may not be the same person. The Chief had sent messages to Indians up and down the mid-Atlantic, claiming to be in great danger and needing help. The Indians responded by attacking settlers in Pennsylvania. Since he started it, the Chief was the only one who could bring real peace, by sending wampum to the groups he had initially called on, but he did not have enough. Augustus defined the wampum needed and suggested the Governor gather the wampum, plus a generous present and give it to the Chief.

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