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188 Southwestern Historical Quarterly
a definite and permanent treaty of peace and friendship between
the Republic of Texas and all the Indians residing within or
near its borders. In the meantime all hostilities should cease.
Those Indians who wished might trade at the Trading House on
the Brazos River, and might also plant corn at any place north
of this Trading House until a permanent line could be estab-
lished. In case a treaty was concluded at the Grand Council
both parties promised to deliver all prisoners at that time.9 Six
months after this agreement was signed, the Grand Council con-
vened at Bird's Fort on the Trinity River. No treaty thus far
made with the Indians was of such far reaching importance as
that signed by the commissioners of Texas and representatives
from the Indian tribes on September 29, 1843. It embodied all
the principles of Houston's peace policy, and proved to be such
a practical and effective instrument that it seems well to give it
in full.
A Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Between the Republic of
Texas and the Delawares, Chickasaw, Waco, Tahwoc-cany, Keechi,
Caddo, Ana-dah-kah, Ionie, Biloxi, and Cherokee tribes of In-
dians, concluded and signed at Bird's Fort, on the Trinity River,
the 29th day of September, 1843.
Whereas, for some time past, hostilities have existed and war
been carried on between the white and red men of Texas, to the
great injury of both parties; and whereas, a longer continuance
of the same would lead to no beneficial result, but increase the
evils which have so long unhappily rested upon both races; and
whereas, the parties are now willing to open the path of lasting
peace and friendship and are desirous to establish certain solemn
rules for the regulation of their mutual intercourse:
Therefore, the Commissioners of the Republic of Texas, and
the chiefs and Headmen of the beforementioned tribes of Indians
being met in Council at Bird's Fort, on the Trinity River the
29th day of September, 1843, have concluded, accepted, agreed
to and signed the following articles of Treaty:
Article I. Both parties agree and declare, that they will for-
ever live in peace and always meet as friends and brothers. Also
that the war which may have heretofore existed between them,
shall cease and never be renewed.
Article II. They further agree and declare, that it is the duty
OManusoript: Minutes of Indian Council, March 28, 1843; Agreement
between the Republic of Texas and Delawares, Caddos, Wacos, Shawnees,
Ionies, Anadakos, Towakanos, Wichitas, and Kichais. March 31, 1843. In-
dian Affairs, State Library.
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