“ Nor will they make war on any other tribe except in self-defence, but will submit all matters of difference between them and the other Indians to the Government of the United States or its agent for decision, and abide thereby. And if any of the said Indians commit depredations on other Indians within the Territory the same rule shall prevail as that prescribed in this article in cases of depredations against citizens. And the said tribes agree not to shelter or conceal offenders against the laws of the United States, but to deliver them up to the authorities for trial. ”
Summary
“Treaty of Point Elliott”, is a work by . It explores elements such as the United States, tribe and Sub.
Quotes from Treaty of Point Elliott ()
“ Under modern law anything indicating a seal serves the purpose, since it is the intent of the signers rather than the seal that determines the validity of the contract. In many states today the distinction has been abolished altogether. ”
“ The above tribes and bands are desirous to exclude from their reservations the use of ardent spirits, and to prevent their people from drinking the same, and therefore it is provided that any Indian belonging to said tribe who is guilty of bringing liquor into said reservations, or who drinks liquor, may have his or her proportion of the annuities withheld from him or her for such time as the President may determine. ”
