Originally allied with the British against the French in North America, the Cherokee nation fought a war which they called "war against those in red coats" from 1758-61. Henry Timberlake brought 3 of the chiefs to London in 1762 to show their goodwill.
They were Ostenaco (the "King"), Standing Turkey & Wood Pigeon. They dined with George III, met many important people and sat for Joshua Reynolds. Their interpreter died on the journey to England so no-one is quite sure what they said!!!Henry Timberlake left memoirs and is much better known in the US than in UK as far as I can see from Google.
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