Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. 1 (of 2) / being Notes of Eight Years' Travels and Residence in Europe with his North American Indian Collection

by George Catlin

280. Pah-te-cóo-saw, the Straight Man. Semi-civilized.

281. Lay-lóo-ah-pee-ái-shee-kaw, Grass, Bush, and Blossom. Half civil, and more than half drunk.

282. Cóo-ps-saw-qúay-te, ——; woman (the Indescribable).

CHER-O-KEES.

Formerly of the State of Georgia, recently removed west of the Mississippi to the head-waters of the Arkansas. This tribe are mostly civilized and agriculturists; number, 22,000.

283. John Ross, a civilized and well-educated man, head Chief of the nation.

284. Túch-ee, called “Dutch;” first War-chief of the Cherokees; a fine-looking fellow, with a turbaned head.

I travelled and hunted with this man some months, when he guided the regiment of dragoons to the Camanchee and Pawnee villages: he is a great warrior and a remarkable hunter.

285. Cól-lee, ——; Chief of a band of the Cherokees. (Since dead.) 286. Téh-ke-néh-kee, the Black Coat; a Chief, also of considerable standing.