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Early Detroit
He did send a canoe as requested and the old chief was given up. When the submission thus became perfect, De la Motte, with the genuine kindness of soul that characterized him, pardoned Le Pesant and set him at liberty.
This came very near involving De la Motte in a war with the Miamis, who clamored for the blood of the Ottawa. But he was equal to any emergency, and by his prudence and courage averted the impending danger and compelled a peace.
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