Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser

TREATY WITH THE RICARAS
OFFICIAL.

Capt. 6th Reg't U. S. Infantry. )
Near the Ricara Towns, Aug. 11, 1823.

Whereas the Ricara nation have made war upon the United States, by attacking a party of Americans, under the direction of Gen. W. H. Ashley: and hostilities in consequence thereof, have been carried on between the same nation of Indians and the U. States: Now, therefore, for the purpose of putting an end to the said hostilities, and making a firm and inviolable peace between the said nation of Indians and the United States, the chiefs, head men, and warriors, of the Ricara nation, for themselves and said nation: and Col. Henry Leavenworth, of the U. States army, for and in behalf of the U. States, have made, concluded, and agreed upon, the following articles, viz:

Article I. The Ricara nation agree to restore the arms taken from Gen. Ashley's party, and such other articles of property as may remain in their hands, which were obtained of Gen. Ashley in exchange for horses.

Art. 2. The Ricara nation agree that the navigation of the Missouri shall not be obstructed by them; that all American citizens duly authorized by the U. States, to come in their country, shall be treated by them with kindness and civility; and in case any of the nation commit acts of violence upon any American citizen, such individual shall be punished for the offence.

Art. 3. In consequence of the performance of the foregoing articles, it is agreed that the Ricaras shall be held and treated as friends of the United States.

Art. 4. There shall hereafter be a firm and inviolable peace between the Ricara nation and the United States.

In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year above mentioned.

The Little Soldier.
Knite Chief.
Chief by Himself.
The one that Wanders.
The Crow's Feather.
The Two Crows.
The Crow that Speaks.
The Big Sun.
The Mad Man.
The Big Star.
The Man that Cries.

H. LEAVENWORTH,
Col. Commanding 6th Regiment.

In presence of
A. Woolley, Major 6th Infantry.
John Gale, Surgeon U. S. Army.
M. Morris, Lieut. 6th Infantry.
W. H. Ashley.
Thos. Noel, Act'g Adjt. 6th Infantry.
N. S. Cruger, Lieut. 6th Infantry.

I certify the foregoing to be a true copy.

R. LOWNDES,
Aid-de-Camp.