Thomas Jefferson actually said...

The extent of the cession to be obtained being uncertain, the limitation of price was what should be thought reasonable according to the usu...

an annuity shall be paid them in this case, as has hitherto been practiced in all similar cases.

The commissioner has been induced to go beyond this limit probably by the just attentions due to the strong interest which the State of Geor...

I now lay before you copies of the treaties concluded with the Delaware and Piankeshaw Indians for the extinguishment of their title to the ...