Most of the men in the expedition were uncultured and unfamiliar with diplomacy so they gripped their rifles eager to scalp a few Indians. But among them was a John Mc'Cloud a gentlemen officer of Michael Philipps' Southern Army. He raised his hands and approached the Indian, bearing the flag of the Confederacy...
"Tell me brother, is this the flag of those who seek to remove you from the lands God has given you? No, This is the flag of a new nation, not of tyranny but of freedom! I come so that we may become friends, your people and those of the Confederacy share a common goal, we want to be left alone!"
He came forward and offered a white wampun belt and unholstered his pistol.
"It is peace I offer, not war, here have my pistol so that you may trust me. I wish to speak with your Chief, for I have brought him gifts to pay homage to his greatness. So that we may restore the friendship between our people"