Treaty of Eastern Indians, 1818-1826
Collection
Identifier: MS-157
Scope and Contents
A treaty of several tribes (Seneca, Wyandot, Delaware, etc.) concluded at St. Mary's, Ohio, 1818, and was signed by Vice President Calhoun in 1826. Accompanying this treaty is a very large plat showing the allotment of lands. The plat is signed by Josua Meigs, Surveyor-General of the United States.
Dates
- Creation: 1818 - 1826
Creator
- Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 (Person)
- Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822 (Surveyor, Person)
- Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866 (Signer, Person)
- McArthur, Duncan, 1772-1839 (Signer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
2 items
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
A transcript of this treaty can be found at http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Treaty_with_the_Wyandots,_Shawnees,_Senecas,_and_Ottawas_(1818)_(Transcript)
Physical Description
Both documents are very faded and nearly illegible.
Cultural context
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441