Journal-1830, August 23

August 23 1830.

   Major John Campbell, the Sub., but now, acting agent for the Shawanoes & Delawares, &c. has requested me, since my arrival, to endeavour to establish a School among the Shawanoes. Shane the Interpreter, who is half Indian, united in the request. The Methodist have been talking of forming an establishment among them, but their project seems not likely to succeed. They have done nothing yet.

   Today more than twenty Shawanoes assembled in obedience to a call of Major Campbell, to whom I made a pretty lengthy address on the subject of a mission being established among them. My remarks were seconded by remarks from Maj. Campbell, and some from Shane. The celebrated Shawanoe prophet, who was so often heard of in the last war, and was a brother of Tecumseh, replied briefly to me, rather approbating my doctrine.

   An answer in form from the tribe is deterred, until I return from my tour in the wilderness.

[Isaac McCoy, Journal, K.S.H.S.]