I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,

EDWIN M. STANTON,

_Secretary of War_.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _March 12, 1863_.

_To the Senate of the United States_:

I herewith transmit to the Senate, for its consideration and

ratification, a treaty with the chiefs and headmen of the Chippewas of

the Mississippi and the Pillagers and Lake Winnibigoshish bands of

Chippewa Indians.

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