Act to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with Indian Tribes
Document 1793This is an extract of an Act of Congress that declares that no purchase of Indian lands shall be valid unless pursuant to the Constitution. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone but lawful agents to negotiate treaties for land.
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Type
Extract
Description
This is an extract of an Act of Congress that declares that no purchase of Indian lands shall be valid unless pursuant to the Constitution. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone but lawful agents to negotiate treaties for land.
Date
03/01/1793
Collection
Document number
1793030147500
Note
Not a print document.
Notable persons
U. S. Congress
Indian nation
agents of any State
Commissioners
Notable locations
bounds of the United States
lands within such State
Notable items
purchase or grants of land
title or claims to lands
treaty or convention
misdemeanor
punishable by fine
imprisonment
approbation of the Commissioners