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Convention Between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08055.15 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 24 March 1837 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"Articles of Convention and Agreement" made on 17 January 1837 allowing the Chickasaw to create a district within the Chocktaw land and to have representation in the Chocktaw General Council. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Ratified on 24 March 1837.

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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