Here begins the report from Anson Dart of the treaties he has negotiated with the tribes. This report intends to introduce the treaties and the tribes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This letter precedes Dart’s travel with the treaties to Washington, D.C. where he personally introduces the 13 treaties to the Commissioner. The number is increase to 18 treaties later. Office of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs Oregon City, O.T. November 7th 1851 Hon L. Lea Commissioner of Indian Affairs Sir, You have herewith, thirteen Indian treaties; which cede to the United States more than six millions acres … Continue reading Anson Dart’s Report on the Tribes and Treaties of Oregon, 1851