Transcription of a speech made by Tecumseh during his meeting with Indiana Territory Governor William Henry Harrison in 1810. Tecumseh was a Shawnee chief who represented a multi-tribe Indian confederation that opposed treaties that transferred tribal lands to the United States government. Tecumseh hoped to persuade Governor Harrison to stop taking land from Indian tribes and tries to explain Native Americans' view of the land. He notes several grievances against the Americans including the false promise of peace after the signing of the Treaty of Greenville. Tecumseh also wants the American government to restore lands purchased from chiefs who had no right to sell the land. Tecumseh and his brother "The Prophet" wish to prevent further lan...