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Signing of the Treaty of St. Louis

When
1804
Where
St. Louis, Missouri
Part of
Treaty of St. Louis signed by Quashquame and Harrison (November 1804)

William Henry Harrison and Quashquame concluded the treaty in St. Louis, ceding Sauk lands to the United States.

The treaty was concluded by Harrison on behalf of the United States and five Sauk and Meskwaki chiefs led by Quashquame. Quashquame led the delegation to St. Louis, where the agreement was finalized. The treaty involved the cession of Sauk land to the U.S. government.

Sources

  1. Treaty of St. Louis (1804) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
  2. Quashquame Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18

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