Otoe-Missouria Delegation 1890

[ohoover]

Does anyone know the purpose of a 4-man Otoe-Missouria delegation to Washington, DC, in January 1890? Prucha reports that they requested silver medals and were responsible for the very last redesign of U.S. "Indian Peace Medals."

[Dietmar]

After leaving Nebraska and moving to Indian Territory nine years ago,

…“the tribe has sent here George Arkektah, head chief, Big Bear, second chief, James Whitewater and the interpreter, Dadisti Deroin, for the purpose of presenting to the commissioner of Indian affairs the condition and needs of the tribe and to obtain detailed information as to the proceeds of their lands and whatever money there may be from other sources to which they are entitled. They also want to pay their respects to the secretary of the interior…”
(Long Island New Leaf, January 30, 1890)


back row, l. to r.: James Whitewater, unidentified
front row, l. to r.: George Arkeketa, Big Bear, Baptiste DeRoin

I´m unsure, are the IDs correct?

[ohoover]

Wow. I didn't think there would be a picture. What is the source?

Thanks.

[ohoover]

Looks like the two gentlemen in the front row are wearing George Washington fur trade medals similar to this: numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.32977