Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. I

TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1825-1843

pointed for that purpose~ And the payments to be made in goods and cash, in such a manner and in such proportions as may hereafter be determined on by the parties. Art. 3rd It is agreed that the removal of the said Shawnee shall take place, as early as the necessary arrangements can be made therefor-The Government of Texas Stipulating to fur- nish supplies and transportation to the destitute families. Art. 4th It is also stipulated, that as soon as the valuation of their property is effected, that the goods they may wish to re- ceive will be paid to them and for which the commissfoners will issue the necessary orders and the money that may be due will be paid when they are ready to remove. Art. 5th It is stipulated that the said Shawnee, shall be es- corted out of the country (in order to protect their persons and property) by such a force as the commissioners may direct. They shall have an interpreter to communicat.e their wants and explain all matters on the march, they desiring it. Capt Alex Jordon and James Hutton who generally Know them, will ac- company them and guard their interest. Art. 6th It is understood and agreed that all gun locks and other pledges given by the Shawnee of their friendship and sin- cerity shall be returned to them before they separate from the escorting party that may be directed to accompany them. Art. 7th It is agreed likewise to avoid all difficulty or misunder- standing, that the Shawnee neither before or on the march will dispose without the permission of the Commissioners, and that they will march, and encamp in the manner that may be pointed out by the officer or commissioners conducting the escort. In testimony of all which we the undersigned vested with full au- thority in the premises have hereunto set our hands and seals at Nacogdoches this the day and year above written. Witnesses J AS. X HUTTON Interpreter Jo. X ELLIS do K. H. DOUGLASS

JAMES REILY THO. J. RUSK JA. S. MAYFIELD GREEN X GRASS PE X CAN ELE X NA

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