|
Michigan Chapter Six Cadillac as Feudal Lord
In 1705 he left the place without permit, putting Sieur de Bourgmont, his lieutenant, in charge. The latter appears to have had woful lack of tact and discretion and soon had the place in a state of turmoil. He was abusive to the Indians and soldiers and stirred up a social scandal which put an end to his usefulness. He fled before Cadillac's return, and though efforts were made to apprehend him they were not successful. He was afterward heard of in Missouri and rendered some service in negotiating peace with the Indians of New
Mexico.
La Foret the command of the post fell upon Sieur Du Buisson. This period proved to be a very eventful one, as it was signalized by the siege of the fort and ferocious attacks upon it in 1712 made by the Fox and Mascoutin Indians in the absence of the Hurons and Pottawatomies who had loyally supported the French. These events will be dealt with more fully elsewhere from information based upon a narrative of them which Du Buisson himself prepared and which was afterward translated into English and published. He remained as second in command after the arrival of La Foret and succeeded temporarily after the death of the latter until the arrival of his successor. From 1723 to 1727 he was in command at Fort Miamis near the present city of Toledo. In 1729 he was in command at Michilimackinac.
The successor of La Foret at Detroit was Jacques Charles Sabrevois, Sieur de Bleury. He was born in 1667 and came to New France as sub-lieutenant. A romantic incident is related of a violent quarrel between him and Cadillac when both were young lieutenants stationed at Quebec. It happened in 1686 in the little pension of the widow Pellerin. Cadillac entered the room where Sabrevois and others of the boarders were sitting after supper and was asked to join them in a glass of wine. After a little, Sabrevois arose to excuse himself to keep an engagement with a lady. Thereupon Cadillac made some uncomplimentary remark and one word led to another until both men became angry and drew their swords.
Michigan
Page 13
|
|
If you find this information helpful please consider making a donation
Thank you
Thank you
|
