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Treaty of Saginaw

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Title
Treaty of Saginaw
Rights
National Archives
Type
Image
Creator
United States government, Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi nations.
Date
September 24, 1819
Description
Also known as the Treaty with the Chippewa, it was an agreement between the United States and the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes. Signed September 24 1819, in Sagninwa Michigan. The tribes ceded six million acres of land which encompassed much of the central and eastern lower peninsula of Michigan. Signed by Lewis Cass, territorial governor of Michigan. The treaty promised that the US government would pay $1000 every year forever to the tribes and hunting and fishing rights on the land. The US government also promised blacksmiths and tools for farming. Additionally Several smaller tracts of land for tribal use within the ceded territory was also stated in the treaty.
Format
PDF
Language
English
Publisher
United States Government
Subject
Treaties

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