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TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843
. As a Witness of our sincerity and truth, we ha,·e mutually exchanged the white flag,-the emblem of peace amongst all nations; and we pledge our sacred honors, that War shall not be begun-nor shall the blood of either the white nor the Red man be shed by the other, so long as the flags thus exchanged, remain in our possession; but should fresh cause of war arise, we will send back to each other, the flags this day exchanged, and th 1 1s give notice, before we will renew hostilities upon each other. And we moreover solemnly pledge ourselves, that neither party shall injure or molest the other, while bearing either of the flags this day exchanged, as the emblems and sacred guar- ranty of peace. Texas furthermore guarantees to any of the Indians, who may wish to avail themselves of it, the pridlege of trad'ing to the Trading house, established on the Brazos Rh·er, from the present time, without harm or molestation from her citizens, and also the privilege of planting corn, at any place north of the said Trading House, until a permanent line shall be established between Texas and the Indians. When this Grand Council shall meet; should a Treaty be concluded between the Republic of Texas, and the Indian Tribes, Texas will deliver all prisoners which may then be held in Cap- tivity, and in like manner, the Indians shall deliver up all pris- oners which they, may hold in Captivity, and who are Citizens of Texas, without ransom or price. Having had interpreted to us, and fully understanding the foregoing article of agreement, we have this day in General Ccuncii set our hands, and pledged our faith for its observance. this 31:-:t day of March A. D. 1843.
Commissioners in behalf of the Republic of Texas Thomas Bryson Secretarr
G W TERRELL JS BLACK THOS. I. SMITH
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ROASTING EAR
Chiefs of Delaware Tribes
JAMES ST. Lours
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McCULLOCH
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