And he embraced the whole American nation in his hatred for their sakes.
In 1776 Alexander McGillivray was in his early thirties-the exact date of his birth is uncertain.

* He had, we are told, the tall, sturdy, but spare physique of the Gael, with a countenance of Indian color though not of Indian cast.

His overhanging brows made more striking his very large and luminous dark eyes.

He bore himself with great dignity; his voice was soft, his manner gentle.

He might have been supposed to be some Latin courtier but for the barbaric display of his dress and his ornaments.