Treaties have been concluded with the Indians, who, enticed into armed opposition to our Government at the outbreak of the rebellion, have unconditionally submitted to our authority and manifested an earnest desire for a renewal of friendly relations.
Johnson acknowledges treaties with Native Americans who have submitted to U.S. authority after opposing it during the Civil War, emphasizing a desire for peace.
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