It was in October, 1867, that the famous Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Council was held in which the U. S. Government and many Indian tribes through their representatives, took part. The city of Medicine Lodge has already begun preparations for a monster celebration of the event during October, 1927, which will be the 60th anniversary of what was probably the most historic event of this country. We quote as follows from last week's Medicine Lodge Index regarding the proposed celebration:"The committee has already definitely located the exact spot where the council was held and the treaty signed. Chief Iseeo, who was present at the treaty, was brought here and had no difficulty in determining the spot, which is only a short distance from town, where the stumps of the circular row of the elm trees can still be seen. It was under the shade of these elm trees the U. S. Commissioners met the Indian chiefs and finally induced them to sign the famous Medicine Lodge treaty, which is said to be the only treaty never broken by either the Indians or the United States government.
"The plan now being considered for the celebration of this historic event is to place a suitable monument either at the place or here in the city, so that future generations may always remember the event. The Congress and Senate will be asked to appropriate funds with which a granite monument may be bought. The state government will be asked to provide funds to assist in securing the shaft and the holding of proper ceremonies, such as the bringing of several troops of soldiers and a large number of Indians here to take part in the celebration."
Off-site links:
Ten Bears, Comanche Chief, Made an Eloquent Address At The Medicine Lodge Peace Council
Barber County Index, September 29, 1927."The Medicine Lodge Peace Council", New York Daily Tribune Report
Barber County Index, September 29, 1927."The Medicine Lodge Peace Council" by George Bent
Barber County Index, September 29, 1927."The Medicine Lodge Peace Council": Some More Interesting Articles Telling About Famous Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Council
Barber County Index, September 29, 1927.The Treaty of Medicine Lodge Creek Articles of the treaty, with names of the signers.
TREATY WITH THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO - October 28, 1867
The History of the Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Indian Peace Treaty
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