Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Nation of Indians

GLC08055.05

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GLC#
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Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
2 July 1838
Title
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Nation of Indians
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
7 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Concerns the cession Michigan land owned by the Saganaw tribe of the Chippewa nation, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 14 January 1837 (and ratified on 2 July 1838).

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