I avail myself of the occasion to renew to you the assurance of my
distinguished consideration.
JOHN FORSYTH.
WASHINGTON, _January 4, 1841_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
I submit herewith a treaty concluded with the Miami Indians for the
cession of their lands in the State of Indiana. The circumstances
attending this negotiation are fully set forth in the accompanying
communication from the Secretary of War. Although the treaty was
concluded without positive instructions and the usual official
preliminaries, its terms appear to be so advantageous and the
acquisition of these lands are deemed so desirable by reason of their
importance to the State of Indiana and the Government, as well as on
account of the Indians themselves, who will be greatly benefited by
their removal west, that I have thought it advisable to submit it to
the action of the Senate.
M. VAN BUREN.
WAR DEPARTMENT, _January 4, 1841_.
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith a treaty concluded with the
Miami Indians of the State of Indiana, to be laid before the Senate for
their ratification if upon due consideration of the circumstances under
which this treaty was negotiated you should think proper to do so.
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