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Treaty with the Sioux, 1816

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This treaty was signed in St. Louis between the U.S. and 8 Sioux tribes to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It mutually forgave past injuries and renewed friendly relations between the Sioux and American citizens that existed before the war. The Sioux chiefs confirmed all previous land cessions made by their tribes to European colonial governments now within U.S. territory. The tribes placed themselves under U.S. protection and no other nation. Overall, through peace and confirmation of past land transfers, the treaty aimed to restore positive U.S.-Sioux relations after the War of 1812.

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Treaty with the Osage, 1825

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This treaty was signed in St. Louis between the U.S. and the Great and Little Osage tribes, who ceded a large amount of land across Missouri, Arkansas, and beyond. The treaty established reservations of land for the Osage tribes’ use and annuity payments owed to them by the U.S. It also arranged for livestock, tools, and services to aid the Osages’ farming and settlement on their reserved lands. The parties aimed to settle all standing claims between the Osages and Delawares, U.S. traders, and American citizens through additional U.S. payments. Overall, through ceded lands and prescribed U.S. payments and provisions, the treaty aimed to promote the Osages’ protection and gradual agricultural settlement.

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Treaty with the Winnebago, 1816

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This treaty was signed at St. Louis between the U.S. and a group of Winnebago chiefs and warriors living separately on the Wisconsin River. It renewed friendly relations between them and forgave past hostilities, while confirming all previous Winnebago land cessions to the U.S. The chiefs placed their group under U.S. protection only and promised to remain distinct from the rest of the Winnebago tribe. The parties also agreed to exchange any prisoners captured on both sides. Overall, the treaty aimed to secure peace and alliance with this breakaway band of Winnebagos, primarily to prevent further frontier violence.

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Treaty with the Sauk, 1815

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This treaty was signed at Portage des Sioux between the U.S. and Sac tribal leaders who had split off from their main tribes during the War of 1812. They assented to a prior 1804 treaty and promised to remain separate from the hostile Sacs of Rock River. The U.S. in turn recognized their friendly distinction and promised to soon grant them an equitable share of annuities. Overall, the treaty aimed to reward and encourage the loyalty of these break-off Sacs in order to ally with the U.S.

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Treaty with the Potawatomi, 1815

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This treaty was signed at Portage des Sioux between the U.S. and Poutawatomie leaders to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It mutually forgave past hostilities while renewing amity between American citizens and the tribe. The parties agreed to exchange all prisoners captured during the recent war. The Poutawatomies also reaffirmed all previous treaties made with the U.S. Overall, the treaty aimed to fully restore positive diplomatic ties with the tribe following tribal involvement against the U.S. in the War of 1812 conflict.

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Treaty with the Osage, 1815

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The Treaty with the Osage of 1815 was ratified on December 26, 1815 between the United States government and the Great and Little Osage tribes. Its main purpose was to re-establish peace and friendship after hostilities during the war. The treaty recognized, re-established, and confirmed all previous treaties and agreements made between the U.S. and the Osage. It declared that past injuries and hostility by either party would be forgiven and forgotten. The treaty was signed at Portage des Sioux by U.S. commissioners and Osage chiefs and warriors to ensure perpetual peace and friendship.

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Treaty with the Foxes, 1815

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The Treaty with the Fox of 1815 was signed on September 14, 1815 between the United States and the Fox tribe. Its purpose was to re-establish peace and friendship after hostilities during the War of 1812. The Fox agreed to deliver up all prisoners taken during the war. The treaty reaffirmed the Treaty of St. Louis of 1804 between the parties. It established perpetual peace and officially aligned the Fox tribe with the United States.

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Treaty with the Yankton Sioux, 1815

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The Treaty with the Yancton of 1815 was signed on July 19, 1815 between the United States and the Yancton tribe. Its purpose was to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812 between Britain and the U.S. The Yancton chiefs placed themselves under the protection of the U.S. and no other sovereign power. All friendly relations that existed between the parties before the war were renewed. The treaty aimed to officially align the Yancton tribe with the United States.

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Treaty with the Sauk, 1816

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The Treaty with the Sacs of 1816 was signed on May 13, 1816 between the U.S. and the Sacs of Rock River after hostilities during the War of 1812. It reaffirmed the Treaty of St. Louis of 1804 and placed the Sacs on the same footing as before the war, provided they return stolen property. If they failed to do so, they forfeited their share of annuities per the 1804 treaty. It aimed to restore peace and friendship through regulated trade and property return. The treaty formally aligned the Sacs with the U.S. in exchange for renewed annuities.

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Treaty with the Piankashaw, 1815

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The Treaty with the Piankeshaw of 1815 was signed on July 18, 1815 between the United States and the Piankeshaw tribe. Its purpose was to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Britain. It mutually forgave past injuries and hostilities and recognized all previous treaties made between the parties. The treaty reaffirmed the alliance between the U.S. government and Piankeshaw tribe that existed before the war. It aimed to formally realign them through renewed peace, friendship and recognition of past agreements.

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