In the month of October following this defeat, Blue Jacket concurred in the expediency of sueing for peace, and at the head of a deputation of chiefs, was about to bear a flag to general Wayne, then at Greenville, when the mission was arrested by foreign influence.  Governor Simcoe, colonel McKee and the Mohawk chief, captain John Brant, having in charge one hundred and fifty Mohawks and Messasagoes, arrived at the rapids of the Maumee, and invited the chiefs of the combined army to meet them at the mouth of the Detroit river, on the 10th of October.  To this Blue Jacket assented, for the purpose of hearing what the British officers had to propose.  Governor Simcoe urged the Indians to retain their hostile attitude towards the United States.  In referring to the encroachments of the people of this country on the Indian lands, he said, “Children:  I am still of the opinion that the Ohio is your right and title.  I have given orders to the commandant of fort Miami to fire on the Americans whenever they make their appearance again.  I will go down to Quebec, and lay your grievances before the great man.  From thence they will be forwarded to the king, your father.  Next spring you will know the result of every thing what you and I will do.”  He urged the Indians to obtain a cessation of hostilities, until the following spring, when the English would be ready to attack the Americans, and by driving them back across the Ohio, restore their lands to the Indians.[A] These counsels delayed the conclusion of peace until the following summer.

[Footnote A:  Amer.  State Papers, vol. 5, p. 529.  Stone’s Life of Brant, vol. 2, p.392.]

Blue Jacket was present at the treaty of Greenville in 1795, and conducted himself with moderation and dignity.  Upon his arrival at that place, in excuse for not having met general Wayne at an earlier period, he said, “Brother, when I came here last winter, I did not mean to deceive you.  What I promised you I did intend to perform.  My wish to conclude a firm peace with you being sincere, my uneasiness has been great that my people have not come forward so soon as you could wish, or might expect.  But you must not be discouraged by these unfavorable appearances.  Some of our chiefs and warriors are here; more will arrive in a few days.  You must not, however, expect to see a great number.  Yet, notwithstanding, our nation will be well represented.  Our hearts are open and void of deceit.”

On the second day of the council, Blue Jacket made a remark, showing the relation subsisting between the Shawanoes and some other tribes, to which allusion has been made already.

“Brothers:  I hope you will not take amiss my changing my seat in this council.  You all know the Wyandots are our uncles, and the Delawares our grandfathers, and that the Shawanoes are the elder brothers of the other nations present.  It is, therefore, proper that I should sit next my grandfathers and uncles.  I hope, younger brothers, you are all satisfied with what your uncles said yesterday, and that I have done every thing in my power to advise and support you.”