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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 Shawnee, etc., 1832

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This treaty was signed at Castor Hill, Missouri between the U.S. and Shawnee and Delaware leaders regarding lands near Cape Girardeau that the Delawares had settled on but were forced to abandon in 1815. The Delawares ceded all claims to lands in Missouri while the U.S. agreed to provide them over $10,000 in livestock, farm equipment, education funds, and goods payments to compensate for their losses and assist their settlement elsewhere. The Shawnees, who also ceded claims, received over $2,000 to facilitate removal of their Arkansas bands to Kansas lands and received food provisions as well. Additionally, annuity payments were secured for three specific Delaware leaders. Overall, besides acquiring cessions, the treaty aimed to finally indemnify these tribes for long-standing grievances over prior forced removals.

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Treaty with the Quapaw, 1818

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This treaty was signed in St. Louis between the U.S. and Quapaw leaders, who ceded large amounts of land in present-day Arkansas while reserving a tract for their nation. The U.S. promised annual payments of goods for the cession while allowing Quapaws hunting rights until further assignment. The treaty provided for U.S. infrastructure through the territory and aimed to prevent violence by obligating both parties to turn over criminal offenders for trial and punishment. Overall, besides legitimizing U.S. control over the territory, a main purpose was establishing formal procedures for dispute resolution and criminal justice regarding inter-tribal and Indian-American issues.

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Treaty with the Kansa, 1825

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The Treaty with the Kansas of 1825 was signed on June 3, 1825 between the United States and the Kansas Nation. Under this treaty, the Kansas ceded lands in Missouri and west of Missouri to the U.S. government. A reservation on the Kansas River was established for the Kansas Nation’s use. The U.S. agreed to pay the Kansas $3,500 annually for 20 years and provide livestock, agriculture supplies and instructors. The treaty aimed to establish peace between the Kansas and white settlers in Missouri through regulated trade and punishment for crimes.

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Treaty with the Iowa, etc., 1836

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The Treaty with the Iowa and Missouri Sac and Fox of 1836 was signed on September 17, 1836 between the U.S. and the Iowa tribe and Missouri Sac and Fox band. Under this treaty, the tribes ceded lands between Missouri and the Missouri River to the U.S. to be incorporated into Missouri. In return, the U.S. provided payment and designated a reservation south of the Missouri River for the tribes. The treaty aimed to acquire the land west of Missouri for American settlement in exchange for establishing a defined reservation for the tribes.

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