An Account of Sa-go-ye-wat-ha Red Jacket and His People, 1750-1830

Red Jacket (c. 1750¿1830) known as Sagoyewatha after 1780 was a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan. Red Jacket lived much of his adult life in Seneca territory in the Genesee River Valley. Sagoyewatha was known as an orator speaking out for the rights of his people. He played a prominent role in the negations with the federal government. In 1792, George Washington honored him for his work. The silver medal he received is seen in every picture after that time. The name Sagoyewatha refers to his skills as a speaker and translates to Keeps Them Awake.