Thomas Jefferson actually said...

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

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

I recommend to the consideration of Congress the making provision by law for carrying them into execution.

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