Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs of the Swan Creek and Black River Bands of the Chippewa Nation

GLC08055.04

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GLC#
GLC08055.04-View header record
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
20 May 1836
Title
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs of the Swan Creek and Black River Bands of the Chippewa Nation
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 9 May 1836 (and ratified on 20 May 1836).

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