Treaty with the Potawatomi, 1815

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.