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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Colonel Leavenworth, on behalf of the United States, concluded a formal peace treaty with the Ricara Indians on August 1. Terms include restoring property stolen from General Ashley's party, unobstructed Missouri River navigation, good treatment of authorized Americans, and punishment for violence against citizens.
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Colonel Leavenworth, on behalf of the United States, concluded a formal Peace with the Ricara Indians, on the 1st August.
The Ricaras agree to restore the horses and other property taken from General Ashley's party—that the navigation of the Missouri shall not be obstructed by them—that all American citizens duly authorised to come in their country shall be well treated—and that, in case any of the nation commit acts of violence upon any American citizen, such individual shall be punished for the offence.
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1st August
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ricaras agree to restore horses and property taken from general ashley's party; navigation of the missouri not obstructed; american citizens duly authorized to enter their country well treated; individuals committing violence against american citizens punished.
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Colonel Leavenworth, on behalf of the United States, concluded a formal peace with the Ricara Indians. The Ricaras agreed to restore the horses and other property taken from General Ashley's party, not obstruct navigation of the Missouri, treat all duly authorized American citizens well, and punish any individual from their nation who commits acts of violence upon American citizens.