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The Treaty Of Fond Du Lac: August 5, 1826, Gerald H. Hubert
The Treaty Of Fond Du Lac: August 5, 1826, Gerald H. Hubert
Master's Essays (1922 - )
In a treaty with the Sioux, the Chippewas and several other Indian tribes: at Prairie du Chien in August, 1825", the United States attempted to establish boundaries between the various tribes which were represented, thus cutting down on the age-old wars between them. Article 12 of that treaty provided that a council should be held with the Chippewas upon Lake Superior some time during the year 1826. This stipulation was inserted at the request of' the Chippewa chiefs in order that they have an opportunity to explain to the warriors the obligations and advantages of that treaty.1 The Chippewa tribe …