Ratified treaty no. 253, Documents relating to the negotiation of the treaty of October 18, 1848, with the Menominee Indians
Date
October 18, 1848
Publisher
Washington, D.C.: National Archives, National Archives and Records Service
Summary
1. Gov. Henry Dodge to Comr. of Indian Affairs, Nov. 9, 1847, re difficulties in making treaty with Menominees for cession of their lands. (OIA, LR, Wis., W-133, 1847)
2. Sen. Res. (copy) of Apr. 12, 1848, advising President to negotiate for the purchase of Indian lands in Wis. Ter.*
3. Albert G. Ellis to Comr. of Indian Affairs, Aug. 10, 1848, concerning the prospects of negotiation with the Menominee. Attached is drat of reply of comr., Sept. 6, 1848. (OIA, LR, Green Bay [no file mark], 1848)