Osage Nation Archives - Lewis & Clark Research Database https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/key-figure/osage-nation/ A digital archive of treaties, documents, artwork, and 360° trail panoramas from the Corps of Discovery Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:00:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Treaty with the Osage, 1825 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1825/ https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1825/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:00:23 +0000 https://research.lewisandclark.travel/?post_type=treaties&p=167 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…

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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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]]> https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1825/feed/ 0 Treaty with the Osage, 1815 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1815/ https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1815/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:28:43 +0000 https://research.lewisandclark.travel/?post_type=treaties&p=143 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…

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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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]]> https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1815/feed/ 0 Treaty with the Osage, 1818 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1818/ https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-osage-1818/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:22:49 +0000 https://research.lewisandclark.travel/?post_type=treaties&p=12 This 1818 treaty was between the U.S. and the Osage tribes regarding repeated property losses from Osage raids. The Osage ceded land between the Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers to the…

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]]> This 1818 treaty was between the U.S. and the Osage tribes regarding repeated property losses from Osage raids. The Osage ceded land between the Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers to the U.S. The U.S. agreed to pay $4000 to its citizens for property stolen by the Osage. The treaty aimed to resolve ongoing issues, promote friendship, and supplement previous treaties. It was signed in St. Louis by Governor Clark and Osage chiefs to address grievances on both sides.

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