Potawatomi

On March 29, 1836, a treaty was signed on the Tippecanoe River in Indiana between U.S. Commissioner Abel C. Pepper and Pottawatamy Chief Wau-ke-wa Che-coses. The treaty involved the cession of four sections of land to the United States, with the chief’s band agreeing to vacate the land within three months and relocate to the designated Pottawatamy territory west of the Mississippi within two years. In return, the United States promised a payment of $2,560. The treaty would be binding upon ratification by the President and Senate.

On October 16, 1826, the United States, represented by Lewis Cass and others, reached a treaty with the Potawatamie Tribe near the Mississinewa River. The agreement involved the cession of significant tracts of land in Indiana, alongside commitments from the U.S. for annual payments, educational support, and provisions for a mill and blacksmith services. Additionally, a strip of land was ceded for road construction. Various grants of land were allocated to individuals connected to the Potawatamie, and hunting rights were affirmed.

On April 22, 1836, a treaty was established between U.S. Commissioner Abel C. Pepper and leaders of the Patawattimie tribe. The tribe ceded ten sections of land previously reserved in 1832 to the United States in exchange for $6,400, to be paid after ratification. The chiefs agreed to relocate west of the Mississippi within two years. The treaty would become binding upon its ratification by the U.S. government. Signatories included both tribal chiefs and witnesses, marking a critical moment in Patawattimie history.

On March 26, 1836, a treaty was signed between the United States and Mes-quaw-buck, chief of the Pottawatamy tribe, at Turkey Creek Prairie, Indiana. The Pottawatamy ceded four sections of land to the U.S. in exchange for $2,560 and the promise to cover treaty expenses. The tribe agreed to peacefully vacate the land and relocate west of the Mississippi within two years. This agreement was binding upon ratification by the U.S. President and Senate, as evidenced by the signatures of the parties involved.

On December 17, 1834, a treaty was established at Logansport, Indiana, between U.S. Commissioner William Marshall and Mota, chief of the Potawattimie tribe. The treaty required the tribe to cede land previously reserved for them and agree to relocate west of the Mississippi River within three years. In return, the United States promised to assist in their relocation, provide necessary goods, and offer financial compensation. The treaty’s ratification binds both parties to its terms, as evidenced by the signatures of the chief and his head men.

On September 23, 1836, a treaty was signed at Chippe-way-naung between the United States, represented by Abel C. Pepper, and the Potawattamie chiefs of the Wabash. This agreement involved the cession of Potawattamie lands in Indiana, with the United States agreeing to pay $1.25 per acre, totaling $33,600, to be settled by May 1, 1837. The Potawattamies committed to relocate west of the Mississippi within two years. The treaty also included provisions for debt payments and stipulated its binding nature upon ratification.

On September 22, 1836, a treaty was established at Chippewanaung, Indiana, between U.S. commissioner A. C. Pepper and Mo-sack, chief of the Potawattimie tribe. The tribe ceded four sections of land to the U.S. in exchange for $3,200, to be paid by May 1, 1837. The Potawattimie agreed to relocate west of the Mississippi within two years. Additionally, a commissioner would be appointed to settle the tribe’s debts. The treaty would take effect once ratified by the President and Senate.

On September 20, 1836, a treaty was established between the U.S. government, represented by Abel C. Pepper, and the Patawattimie tribe, led by chiefs Me-mat-way and Che-quaw-ka-ko. The tribe ceded ten sections of land and agreed to relocate west of the Mississippi within two years, in exchange for an $8,000 payment. Provisions for settling the tribe’s debts and covering treaty expenses were included, making the treaty binding upon ratification by the U.S. President and Senate.

The Treaty of August 5, 1836, established an agreement between the U.S. government and Potawattimie chiefs, whereby the tribe ceded 22 sections of land. In exchange, the United States promised to pay $14,080 and facilitate the tribe’s removal to land west of the Mississippi within two years. A commissioner would be appointed to settle the tribe’s debts from the treaty amount. The treaty, signed by various chiefs and witnesses, would take effect upon ratification by the President and Senate.

On April 22, 1836, a treaty was established between the U.S. government, represented by commissioner Abel C. Pepper, and the chiefs of the Potawattimie tribe. The tribe ceded three sections of previously reserved land in exchange for $1,920 and agreed to relocate west of the Mississippi within two years. The treaty mandated payment for its execution expenses, and became binding upon ratification by the President and Senate, with both parties’ leaders affixing their marks as witness to the agreement.

On October 26, 1832, a treaty was signed between U.S. commissioners and the Potawatomi Indians at Tippecanoe River, Indiana. Key agreements included the cession of land in exchange for an annual annuity of $20,000 for twenty years, $100,000 worth of goods, and the payment of debts amounting to over $62,000. Specific reservations were designated for various Potawatomi bands, and provisions were made for relocating tribes if desired. This negotiation marked a significant moment in U.S. relations with Native American communities.