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THIRTY-NINTH SESSION
December 10, 1816 - March 3, 1817

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EXECUTIVE JOURNAL.

[THIRTY-NINTI SESSION.]

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1816.

The following written message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Todd, his Secretary:

To the Senate of the United States:

I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice, as to a ratification, treaties concluded with the several Indian tribes, according to the following statement:

A List of Indian tribes with whom treaties have been made, since the last session of Congress, viz:

Weas, and Kickapoos, tribes of Indians.—Treaty concluded at Fort Harrison, between Benjamin Parke and the chiefs and headmen of those tribes, the 4th June, 1816.

Ottawas, Chippewas, and Potlowotomees.—Treaty concluded at St. Louis, between Governors Clarke, Edwards, and Col. Chotcau, and the chiefs and headmen of those tribes, on the 24th August, 1816.

Winnebago tribes.—Made by the same persons on part United States, and the headmon of this tribe, at St. Louis, 3d June, 1916.

Sucks of Rock river.—Made by same, at St Louis, 13th May, 1816. Siouxs, composing three tribes: the Siours of the Leaf, the Siouxs of the Broad Leaf, and the Siouxs who Shoot on the Pine-tops.—Made and concluded by the same, at St Louis, 1st June, 1816.

Chickasaw tribe. -Treaty made by Gen. Jackson, David Merrewether, Esq, and Jesse Franklin, Esq., and the headmen of that nation, at Chicksaw Council-house, 20th September, 1816.

Cherokee tribe -Treaty made by Gen. Jackson, David Merrewether, Esq, and Jesse Franklin, Esq., and the headmen of that nation, at Turkey Town, on the 4th October, 1816.

Choctaw tribe.-Treaty made by Gen. John Coffee, John Rhca, and John McKec, Esqrs. and the headmen and warriors of that nation, at the Choctaw trading-house, on the 24th of October, 1816.

December 10th, 1816.

The message and treaties were read.

JAMES MADISON.

Ordered, That the treaties severally pass to a second reading.

The following written message was also received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Todd, his Secretary:

To the Senate of the United States:

Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate, to the persons whose names are stated in the lists annexed to the enclosed letter from the Department of War, I nominate the same for the appointments and promotions respectively attached to their names.

December 10th, 1815.

JAMES MADISON.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

December 9th, 1916.

SIR: I have the honor to lay before you a list of selections made on the 17th of May last, to complete the army organization, and a list of promotions and appointments which have been made during the recess of the Senate. I have the honor to be, Sir, With perfect respect,

Your most obedient servant,

GEO: GRAIIAM, Acting Secretary of War.

The PRESIDENT of the United States.

Selections from the deranged Officers, to fill vacancies, and to complete the organization of the Army, on the 17th of May, 1816.

J. N. Barker, late Assistant Adjutant General, to be Assistar.t Adjutant General, 8th April, 1814.

G. H_Manigault, late Assistant Inspector General, to be Assistant Inspector General, 9th September, 1814.

S. Walsh, late Surgeon, to be Post Surgeon, 9th August, 1813.

German Senter, late Surgeon, 29th Infantry, to be Post Surgeon, 9th July, 1814

B. Delevan, late Surgeon's Mate, 16th Infantry, to be Hospital Surgeon's Mate, 15th Apri, 1814.

For the Ordnance Department.

Joseph S. Nelson, Captain, 36th Infantry, 30th April, 1813, to be 1st Lieutenant, 30th April, 1813.

William Anderson, 1st Lieutenant, 13th Infantry, 1st October, 1814, to be 1st Lieutenant, 1st October, 1814.

John W. Thompson, 1st Lieutenant, 14th Infantry, 26th June, 1813, to be 2d Lieutenant, 6th July, 1812.

T. P. McMahon, 1st Lieutenant, 16th Infantry, 1st January, 1814, to be 2d Lieutenant, 19th May, 1813.

Charles Ward, acting Lieutenant, to be 3d Lieutenant, 17th May, 1816. For the Regiment of Light Artillery.

Luther Leonard, Captain, to be Captain, 6th July, 1812.

J. L. Eastman, Captain, 4th Infantry, 31st July, 1813, to be Captain, 31st July, 1813.

John A. Shaw, 1st Lieutenant, 1st Infantry, 21st February, 1814, to be 1st Lieutenant, 21st February, 1814.

For the Corps of Artillery.

Matthew M. Payne, Captain, 20th Infantry, 2d March, 1814, to be Captain, 2d March, 1814.

Ethan A. Allen, Captain, to be Captain, 25th July, 1814.

Samuel Armstrong, 1st Lieutenant, 4th Infantry, 9th March, 1814, to be 1st Lieutenant, 9th March, 1814.

Robert McClelland, 1st Lieutenant, 6th Infantry, 1st May, 1814, to be 1st Lieutenant, 1st May, 1914.

George D. Snyder, 1st Lieutenant, 5th Infantry, 25th June, 1814, to he 2d Lieutenant, 1st September, 1812.

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