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Treaty with the Sioux, etc., 1825

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This 1825 treaty was signed between the United States and several Native American tribes, including the Sioux, Chippewa, Winnebago, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. Its main purpose was to promote peace and establish boundaries between the Sioux and Chippewa tribes, who had been at war, as well as with other neighboring tribes like the Sac and Fox. It established lines dividing the land of the different tribes, with details on rivers, lakes and other geographic features marking the borders. The tribes acknowledged U.S. supremacy and disclaimed dependence on any other nation. The treaty also provided for future councils to be held with tribes like the Yancton Sioux and Ottoes to get their formal assent and deal with any unsettled land claims. Overall, through boundary lines and peace agreements between tribes, the treaty aimed to avoid wider Native wars over land.

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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 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 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 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 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 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, 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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