152 TEXAS INDIAN PAPERS, 1846-1859 where the information may be given, and the president of the United States at his discreasion [sic] may direct what sums, be paid yearly to those tribes and those they represent, for the faithful discharge of the foregoing provisions. Article IV. And we the Chief, Headmen and warriors, aforesaid agree and bind ourselves and those we represent, that we will arrest and take up all fugative slaves or runaway negros, found within the territory where we may reside or sojourn, and immediately deliver the same to the agent who may have the care of those who may arrest or take up such fugative slave or runaway negro or to the officer commanding the nearest military post to the place where such negro may be taken, and it is agreed that for each fugative slave or runaway negro so taken and delivered, the Indian or person delivering the same shall receive from the owner, agent, or attorney, the sum of fifty dollars for each one taken, and the officer to whom such fugative slave or run- away negro is delivered shall detain them in his poss [ess]ion until the fifty dollars is paid and all legal & reasonable expences are paid Given under our hand and seal the date above or before writ- ten- JNO. A, ROGERS. (Seal) Special agent for the
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