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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 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 Sauk and Foxes, 1824

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The Treaty with the Sauk and Foxes of 1824 was signed on August 4, 1824 between the U.S. and the Sauk and Fox tribes. Under this treaty, the Sauk and Fox ceded land between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in Missouri to the U.S. In exchange, the U.S. agreed to pay them annuities for 10 years and provide a blacksmith, farming supplies and cattle. It established a small reservation for “half-breeds” of the tribes between the Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers. The treaty aimed to remove the tribes from Missouri through land cession in exchange for annuities.

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Treaty with the Iowa, 1824

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This 1824 treaty was between the United States and the Ioway Tribe. The Ioway ceded all their land claims in Missouri between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to the U.S. In exchange, the U.S. agreed to pay the Ioway Tribe $500 immediately plus $500 annually for 10 years. The treaty acknowledged U.S. sovereignty over the ceded lands and that the Ioway were under U.S. protection. The U.S. also agreed to support a blacksmith, provide farming supplies and animals, and agricultural assistance to the Ioway Tribe.

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