mong the most remarkable chiefs we met with at the treaty of La Fond du Lac Superior in 1826, was Waemboeshkaa. Our attention was attracted more by his style of dress than any particular part that he bore in the ceremonies of that occasion. He was the only Indian present who seemed to have a right conception of the kingly crown, and to have succeeded in constructing a very successful imitation of that appendage of royalty. It is true, the materials were far more costly; they were a mixture of feathers, glossy and very beautiful from the drake's breast, and of the bills and feathers from the head of a woodpecker. In place of bracelets of metal, his wrists were similarly ornamented, whilst his neck was encircled with horse-hair colored with vermilion. His pipe was made gay with the same materials, and his pouch had been the object of his special attentions. His blanket was sound, and large and clean. He was one of the representatives from the Sandy Lake band. He arrived late at the treaty ground; and on joining the assemblage, appeared conscious that whatever he might lack in other accomplishments, he was the superior of all present in the ornaments of his person. There did not however, appear to be anything deficient about him in other respects; he was thoughtful, respectful, and conducted himself throughout with great propriety.

e parted from this chief at the conclusion of the treaty, and have not heard of him since; nor did we learn at the time that he had ever particularly distinguished himself...but inferred that either by descent or exploits in war, he was high in the confidence of his band, or otherwise he would not have been deputed to attend the treaty in the capacity of chief.

History of the Indian Tribes of North America, Volair 1st Edition, 1978, Volume 1, Page 293-294.

cKenney and the other commissioners noted that Waemboeshkaa was not an outstanding orator or statesman, but he certainly was the peacock of the large council. He seemed to have a flair for the dramatic, and even came late so he could strut and show off "the ornaments of his person."

The McKenney-Hall Portrait Gallery of American Indians by James D. Horan, Bramhall House, 1986, Page 222.