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ARTICLE 17.

This treaty, after the same has been ratified by the President and Senate, shall be obligatory on the United States and on the Creek Nation.

In testimony whereof, the said James Barbour, Secretary of War, authorised as aforesaid, and the Chiefs of the said Creek Nation of Indians, have hereunto set their hands, at the City of Washington, the day and year aforesaid.

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In presence of Thomas L. McKenney. Lewis Cass. John Crowell, Agent for I.
A. Hezekiah Miller. John Ridge, Secretary Creek Delegation. David Vann.
To the Indian names are subjoined marks.

Treaty binding when ratified.

SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE

To the Creek Treaty of the twenty-fourth January, 1826.

March 31, 1826.

Ante, p. 286.

WHEREAS a stipulation in the second article of the Treaty of the twentyfourth day of January, 1826, between the undersigned, parties to said Treaty, provides for the running of a line "beginning at a point on the western bank of the Chatahoochee river, forty-seven miles below the point where the boundary line between the Creeks and Cherokees strikes the said river, near the Buzzard's Roost, measuring the said distance in a direct line, and not following the meanders of the said river, and from the point of beginning, running in a direct line to a point in the boundary line between the said Creeks and the Cherokees, thirty miles west of the said Buzzard's Roost, thence to the Buzzard's Roost, and thence with the middle of said river to the place of beginning." And whereas it having been represented to the party to the said Treaty in behalf of the Creek Nation, that a certain extension of said lines might embrace in the cession all the lands which will be found to lie within the chartered limits of Georgia, and which are owned by the Creeks, the undersigned do hereby agree to the following extension of said lines, viz: In the place of "forty-seven miles," as stipulated in the second article of the Treaty aforesaid, as the point of beginning, the undersigned agree that it shall sion. be fifty miles, in a direct line below the point designated in the second article of said Treaty; thence running in a direct line to a point in the boundary line between the Creeks and Cherokees, forty-five miles west of said Buzzard's Roost, in the place of "thirty miles," as stipulated in said Treaty; thence to the Buzzard's Roost, and thence to the place of beginning-it being understood that these lines are to stop at their intersection with the boundary line between Georgia and Alabama, wherever that may be, if that line shall cross them in the direction of the Buzzard's Roost, at a shorter distance than it is provided they shall run; and provided, also, that if the said dividing line between Georgia Ꮓ

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and Alabama shall not be reached by the extension of the two lines aforesaid, the one three, and the other fifteen miles, they are to run and terminate as defined in this supplemental article to the Treaty aforesaid.

It is hereby agreed, in consideration of the extension of said lines, on the part of the other party to the Treaty aforesaid, in behalf of the United States, to pay to the Creek Nation, immediately upon the ratification of said Treaty, the sum of thirty thousand dollars.

In witness whereof, the parties aforesaid have hereunto set their hands and seals, this thirty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six.

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In presence of Thomas L. McKenney. John Crowell, Agent for I. A. John Ridge, Secretary. David Vann. Wm. Hambly.

To the Indian names are subjoined marks.

Aug. 5, 1826. Proclamation, Feb. 7, 1827.

Preamble.

Indians agree

to the treaty of Prairie du Chien.

ARTICLES OF A TREATY

Made and concluded at the Font du Lac of Lake Superior, this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six, between Lewis Cass and Thomas L. McKenney, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa Tribe of Indians.

WHEREAS a Treaty was concluded at Prairie du Chien in August last, by which the war, which has been so long carried on, to their mutual distress, between the Chippewas and Sioux, was happily terminated by the intervention of the United States; and whereas, owing to the remote and dispersed situation of the Chippewas, full deputations of their different bands did not attend at Prairie du Chien, which circumtance, from the loose nature of the Indian government, would render the Treaty of doubtful obligation, with respect to the bands not represented; and whereas, at the request of the Chippewa Chiefs, a stipulation was inserted in the Treaty of Prairie du Chien, by which the United States agreed to assemble the Chippewa Tribe upon Lake Superior during the present year, in order to give full effect to the said Treaty, to explain its stipulations and to call upon the whole Chippewa tribe, assembled at their general council fire, to give their formal assent thereto, that the peace which has been concluded may be rendered permanent, therefore

ARTICLE 1.

The Chiefs and Warriors of the Chippewa Tribe of Indians hereby fully assent to the Treaty concluded in August last at Prairie du Chien, and engage to observe and fulfil the stipulations thereof.

ARTICLE 2.

A deputation shall be sent by the Chippewas to the Treaty to be held in 1827, at Green Bay, with full power to arrange and fix the boundary line between the Chippewas and the Winnebagoes and Menomonees, which was left incomplete by the treaty of Prairie du Chien, in consequence of the non-attendance of some of the principal Menomonee Chiefs.

ARTICLE 3.

A deputation

to be sent to Green Bay.

minerals.

The Chippewa tribe grant to the government of the United States the Metals or right to search for, and carry away, any metals or minerals from any part of their country. But this grant is not to affect the title of the land, nor the existing jurisdiction over it.

ARTICLE 4.

Location for

half-breeds.

It being deemed important that the half-breeds, scattered through this extensive country, should be stimulated to exertion and improvement by the use of the the possession of permanent property and fixed residences, the Chippewa tribe, in consideration of the affection they bear to these persons, and of the interest which they feel in their welfare, grant to each of the persons described in the schedule hereunto annexed, being half-breeds and Chippewas by descent, and it being understood that the schedule includes all of this description who are attached to the Government of the United States, six hundred and forty acres of land, to be located, under the direction of the President of the United States, upon the islands and shore of the St. Mary's river, wherever good land enough for this purpose can be found; and as soon as such locations are made, the jurisdiction and soil thereof are hereby ceded. It is the intention of the parties, that, where circumstances will permit, the grants be surveyed in the ancient French manner, bounding not less than six arpens, nor more than ten, upon the river, and running back for quantity; and that where this cannot be done, such grants be surveyed in any manner the President may direct. The locations for Oshauguscodaywayqua and her descendents shall be adjoining the lower part of the military reservation, and upon the head of Sugar Island. The persons to whom grants are made shall not have the privilege of conveying the same, without the permission of the President.

ARTICLE 5.

In consideration of the poverty of the Chippewas, and of the sterile nature of the country they inhabit, unfit for cultivation, and almost destitute of game, and as a proof of regard on the part of the United States, it is agreed that an annuity of two thousand dollars, in money or goods, as the President may direct, shall be paid to the tribe, at the Sault St. Marie. But this annuity shall continue only during the pleasure of the Congress of the United States.

ARTICLE 6.

With a view to the improvement of the Indian youths, it is also agreed, that an annual sum of one thousand dollars shall be appropriated to the support of an establishment for their education, to be located upon some part of the St. Mary's river, and the money to be expended under the direction of the President; and for the accommodation of such school, a section of land is hereby granted. But the payment of the one thousand dollars stipulated for in this article, is subject to the same limitation described in the preceding article.

Annuity of $2000 in money or goods to be paid them.

Annual pay

ment for the improvement of their children.

Rejection of certain articles not to affect the validity of the others.

Authority of U. S. acknowledged.

Ratification.

ARTICLE 7.

The necessity for the stipulations in the fourth, fifth and sixth articles of this treaty could be fully apparent, only from personal observation of the condition, prospects, and wishes of the Chippewas, and the Commissioners were therefore not specifically instructed upon the subjects therein referred to; but seeing the extreme poverty of these wretched people, finding them almost naked and starving, and ascertaining that many perished during the last winter, from hunger and cold, they were induced to insert these articles. But it is expressly understood and agreed, that the fourth, fifth and sixth articles, or either of them, may be rejected by the President and Senate, without affecting the validity of the other articles of the treaty.

ARTICLE 8.

The Chippewa tribe of Indians fully acknowledge the authority and jurisdiction of the United States, and disclaim all connection with any foreign power, solemnly promising to reject any messages, speeches, or councils, incompatible with the interest of the United States, and to communicate information thereof to the proper agent, should any such be delivered or sent to them.

ARTICLE 9.

This treaty, after the same shall be ratified by the President and Senate of the United States, shall be obligatory on the contracting parties.

Done at the Fond du Lac of Lake Superior, in the Territory of Michigan, the day and year above written, and of the Independence of the United States the fifty-first.

St. Mary's.
Shingauba Wossin,
Shewaubeketoan,
Wayishkee,
Sheegud.

River St. Croix.

Peezhickee,
Noden,

Nagwunabee,

Kaubemappa,

Chaucopee,

Jaubeance,

Ultauwau,

Myeengunsheens,
Moasomonee,
Muckuday peenaas,
Sheeweetaugun.

La Pointé.

Peezhickee,

Keemeewun,

Kaubuzoway
Wyauweenind,
Peekwaukwotoansekay.

Olloway L.
Paybaumikoway,

LEWIS CASS,

THOS. L. M’KENNEY.

Lac de Flambeau.

Gitshee Waubeeshaans,
Moazonee,

Gitshee Migeezee,
Mizhauquot.

Ontonagon.
Keeshkeetowug,
Peenaysee,
Mautaugumee,
Kweeweezaisish.

Vermillion Lake.

Attickoans,

Gyutsheeininee,
Jaukway,

Madwagkunageezhigwaab,
Jaukogeezhigwaishkun,

Neezhoday,
Nundocheeais,
Ogeemaugeegid,

Anneemeekees.

Ontonagon.
Kauwaishkung,
Mautaugumee.

Snake River.
Waymittegoash,

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In presence of A. Edwards, Secretary to the Commission. E. Boardman, Captain commanding detachment. Henry R. Schoolcraft, U. S. Indian Agent. T. Pitcher, Assistant Surgeon. J. B. Kingsbury, Lieut. 2d Infantry. E. A. Brush. Daniel Dingley. A. Morrison. B. Champman. Henry Connor. W. A. Levake. J. O. Lewis.

SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE.

As the Chippewas who committed the murder upon four American citizens, in June, 1824, upon the shores of Lake Pepin, are not present at this council, but are far in the interior of the country, so that they cannot be apprehended and delivered to the proper authority before the commencement of the next Summer; and, as the Commissioners have been specially instructed to demand the surrender of these persons, and to state to the Chippewa tribe the consequence of suffering such a flagitious outrage to go unpunished, it is agreed, that the persons guilty of the beforementioned murder shall be brought in, either to the Sault St. Marie, or Green Bay, as early next summer as practicable, and surrendered to the proper authority; and that, in the mean time, all further measures on the part of the United States, in relation to this subject, shall be suspended.

LEWIS CASS,
THOS. L. M'KENNEY.

Representing the Bands to whom Gitshee Meegeesee, the persons guilty of the murder) Metaukoosegay, belong, for themselves and the Ouskunzheema, Chippewa tribe.

WITNESSES-A. Edwards, Secretary to the Commission. E. Boardman, Capt commanding detachment. Henry R. Schoolcraft, U. S. Indian Agent. Henry Connor, Interpreter.

To the Indian names are subjoined marks.

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