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List of Number of
Warriors in Different Tribes
(1778)
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In: Col. George Morgan's Letter Book, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., Book 3 of 3 and in "Census," Hildreth, S. P., Pioneer History of Ohio, (L. C. call No. F 491 .H 645), p. 129. |
p. 129.
List of number of warriors in different tribes, "who could at any time within a few weeks be assembled to fall upon the frontiers."
List made by Col. Morgan, "and is probably a very accurate estimate of their strength;" [1778]
Six Nations
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100 |
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Oneidas & Tuscarawas |
400 |
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Cuyahogas |
220 |
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Onondagas |
230 |
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Senecas |
650 |
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1600 |
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Delawares & Munsies |
600 |
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Shawanese of Scioto |
400 |
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Wyandots of Sandusky & Detroit |
300 |
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Ottawas of Detroit & L. Michigan |
600 |
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Chippewas, of all the Lakes, said to be |
5000 |
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Pottowatemies of Detroit & L. Michigan |
400 |
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Pyankeshas,
Kickapoos, Mascoutens, Vermillions, |
800 |
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Miamis, or Picts |
300 |
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Mingoes of Pluggystown |
600 |
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