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pose of instructing them in a knowledge of the English language aad Christian Religion. Article XIX. They further agree and declare, that when t!·.e President shall send persons among the Indians, they will extend to them kind treatment and protect them from harm. Article XX. They further agree and declare, that the ci.iefs and Headmen of the Indians will cause their young men and warriors to behave themselves agreeably to the words of this Treaty; or that they will punish them with death, or in such or.her way as will compel them to keep peace and walk in the path made straight between the white and red brothers. Article XXI. They further agree and declare, that should any difficulty or cause for war arise between the Government of Texas and the Indians, they will send their complaints to the President, and hear his answer before they commence hostilities; a~1d the Government of Texas will do the same. Article XXII. They further agree and declare, that so soon as the Indians shall have shown that they will keep this treaty, and no more make war upon the whites, nor steal horses from them, the President will authorise the Traders of Texas to sell to them powder, lead, guns, spears and other arms, such a~ they may need for the purpose of killing game; and also make to them every year such presents as the Government of Texas may provide. Article XX/I/. They further agree and declare, that the Government of Texas reserve5 to itself the right of working all mines which have been or may hereafter be discovered in the territory assigned to the Indians. Article XXIV. They further agree and declare, that the President shall make such arrangements and regulations with the several tribes of Indians as he may think best for their peace and happiness. The foregoing articles having been read, interpreted and fully understood by them, they hereby agree to and confirm the same by sealing and signing their several names. In presence of R. I. GILCHRIST L WILLIAMS, B BOOTH SAM B °MARSHALL, ROBT. S 3'.ULME. G. W. TERRELL, (Seal) E H TARRANT, (Seal) Com-missioners on the part of Texas
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