“Oh! yes—you will find a very comfortable house, Mr. Kinzie’s, about half a mile below, near the mouth of the river.”
SHAUBENA.
(Chief of the Pottawattomies.) From photograph of oil portrait in possession of Chicago Historical Society.
The stranger turned his horse’s head and took the road indicated. Arrived at the spot, his first inquiry was:
“Is this the residence of Mr. Kinzie?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I should be glad to get accommodation for myself and horse.”
“Certainly, sir—walk in.”