Since they have received arms from the traders the Chipewyans are fearful of venturing upon their lands; and all of that nation who frequent the shores of Great Slave Lake hold the name of Akaitcho in great respect.

The Chipewyans have no leader of equal authority among themselves.
The number of the Copper Indians may be one hundred and ninety souls namely eighty men and boys and one hundred and ten women and young children.

There are forty-five hunters in the tribe.

The adherents of Akaitcho amount to about forty men and boys; the rest follow a number of minor chiefs.
For the following notices of the nations on Mackenzie's River we are principally indebted to Mr.Wentzel who resided for many years in that quarter.
The Thlingchadinneh or Dog-Ribs or as they are sometimes termed after the Crees, who formerly warred against them, Slaves, inhabit the country to the westward of the Copper Indians as far as Mackenzie's River.

They are of a mild, hospitable, but rather indolent disposition; spend much of their time in amusements and are fond of singing and dancing.