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Department of War

26^th February 1819

Sir

In pursuance of the enclosed resolution
of the Senate, John Overton Esquire, and Newton
Cannon Esq^rs, with your self, have been
appointed Commissioners on the part
of the United States to hold a treaty with
the Chickasaw Nation, for the reservation
therein mentioned

You will consider the resolution and
the copy of the 4^tharticle of the Treaty
referred to, which accompanies it, as
your instructions in conducting this
negotiation

The commission is enclosed to
Mr. Overton, the first named commissi
=oner, who is requested, in conjunction
with Mr. Cannon and your self
to fix upon the time and place, most
convenient and proper for holding
the Treaty

I have the honor to be
y^r most ob^t ser^t

(signed) J. C. Calhoun

Robert Weakley Esqr
Commission &c

Note: Similar letters were received
by Mess.^rs Cannon & Overton, the other two
Commissioners ~ ~ ~