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Nesouaquoit
Nesouaquoit was the son of a Mesquakie (Fox) chief who sided with the Americans in the War of 1812. The treaty concluded at the end of the war promised an annuity to the tribe. The payments were never received, and many years later, Nesouaquoit, who succeeded his father as chief, determined to plead the cause of his people. In 1837 he borrowed money for the journey and traveled to Washington, where authorities recognized the legitimacy of his claim (although he had to return in 1858 to further press his case). While he was there, Charles Bird King painted his portrait, including the peace medal featuring President Andrew Jackson.
J.T. Bowen Lithography Company, after Charles Bird King, 1838 |