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Early Detroit
character, and a manner and habit of command that gave him great influence over the sons of the forest. He won their affections and commanded their respect. Official documents of the time contain many evidences of the great service he rendered the King during this period.
His just and prudent conduct, his skillful address in dealing with the savages, the discreet and dignified mingling of argument, persuasion, promises, and threats in council, when enlisting them in the service of the King, or thwarting some
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