We shall see how faithfully the Chippeway chief kept the treaty that he had called upon the Great Spirit to witness.

There has been great diversity of opinion concerning Hole-in-the-Day, The Chippeways and Dahcotahs all feared him.

Some of the white people who knew him admired, while others detested his character.
He was certainly, what all the Chippeways have been, a friend of the white people, and equally an enemy to the Dahcotahs.

He encouraged all attempts that were made towards the civilization of his people; he tried to induce them to cultivate the ground; indeed, he sometimes assumed the duties which among savages are supposed to belong exclusively to females, and has been frequently seen to work in his garden.

Had it been possible, he would even have forced the Chippeways to civilization.
He had three wives--all sisters.