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"Four In The Den", Oshkosh's 2nd son, was one of the last hereditary chiefs. He became Head Chief when his older
brother was accused of killing someone. The following is an excerpt of a letter he sent to the local paper in 1882:
". . . . We want to sell our timber for a fair price, . . . But we will not consent to the sale of any more land. We
want it for our children and grandchildren. We accepted our present reservation when it was considered of no
value . . . . and all we ask is to be permitted to keep it as a home . . . ."
In 1882, a "Court of Indian Offenses" was established and he became one of the first judges.
He died on March 23, 1913. |
