Weesh-Cub, or the Sweet

Weesh-Cub, or the Sweet

The son of Weesh-Cub I, Weesh-Cub II was also known as Wiishkobi or Sweet. When his father died in 1817, Weesh-Cub succeeded him as Principal Red Lake Chief. Weesh-Cub the father is remembered for his refusal to fight on behalf of the British during the War of 1812, despite having won a British medal. Although his father was renowned for his prowess in battle, Weesh-Cub the son was known as an effective, peaceful, and level-headed leader. Thomas McKenney, an American biographer, once described him as “a just and good man” who was worthy of his position. Weesh-Cub attended the Prairie du Chien council of August 1825, which is where his portrait, pictured above, was created.

J.O. Lewis

Appears in J.O. Lewis's Aboriginal portfolio.

1835

This image is in the public domain

Lewis 9

Lithograph from an original painting

12" wide X 19" high (framed)