A treaty of peace and freindship made and concluded near Bidwell's Ranch, on Chico creek, between the United States Indian agent O.M. Wozencraft, on one part, and the chiefs, captians, and head men of the following tribes, viz: Mi-Chop-da, Es-kuin, Ho-lo-lu-pi, To-to, Su-nus, Che-no, Batsi, Yut-duc, Sim-sa-wa, tribes, of the other part.

ARTICLE 1. The several tribes or bands above mentioned, do acknowledge the United States to be sole and absolute soveriegn of all the soil and territory ceded to them by a treaty of peace made between them and the republic of Mexico.

ART. 2. The said tribes or bands acknowledge themselves, jointly and severally, under the exclusive jurisdiction , authority, and protection of the United States, and hereby bind themselves hereafter to refrain from the commission of all acts of hostility and aggression towards the government or citizens thereof, and to live on terms of peace and friendship among themselves and with all other indian tribes which are now or may come under the protection of the United States. And furthermore bind themselves to conform to and be governed by the laws and regulations of the Indian bureau made and provided therefore by the congress of the United States.

ART. 3. To promote the settlement and improvement of said Indains or bands it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the following district of country, in the State of California , shall be and hereby set apart for the sole use and occupancy of the aforesaid tribes of Indians, to wit: commenceing at the point on the feather river, two miles above the town of hamilton, and extending thence northwesterly to the northeast corner of neal's grant; thence northwesterly along the boundaries of neal's, Hensley's and Bidwell's grant to the northeast corner of the last named grant, thence northeasterly six miles , thence southeasterly parallel with line extending from the beginning point to the northeast corner of Bidwell's grant to the feather river, and thence down said river to the place of beginning. Provided, that there is reserved to the government of the United States the right of way over any portion of said territory, and the right to establish and maintain any military post or posts, public building, school hgouses, houses for agents ,teachers, and such others as they may deem necessary for the use or the protection of the Indians. The said tribesor bands and each them, hereby engage that they will never claim any other lands within the boundaries of the united States, nor ever disturb the peoples of the United States in the free use and Enjoyment thereof.

ART. 4. To aid the said tribes or bands in their subsistance whle removing to and making their settlement upon the said reservation, the United States, in addition to the few presents made them at this council, will furnish them, free of charge, with two hundred(200) head of beef- cattle, to average in weight five hundred(500) pounds each, seventy-five sacks of flour one hunred(100) pounds each, within the terms of two years from the date of this treaty.

ART. 5. As early as convenient after the ratification of this treaty by the president and the senate, in consideration of the premises, and with a sincere desire to encourage said tribes in acquiring the arts and habits of civilized life, the United States will also furnish them with the following articles, to be divided among them by the agent according to their respective numbers and wants, during each of the two years succeeding the said ratification, viz: one pair strong pantaloons and red flannel shirt for each man and boy, one linsey gown for each woman and girl, two thousand yards calico and five hundred yards brown sheeting, twenty pounds scotch thread and one thousand needles, six dozen thimbles, and two pairs of scissors, one two and half point Mackinaw blanket for each man and woman over fifteen (15) years of age, one thousand pounds of iron, one hundred pouds of steeel; and in like manner in the first year for the permanant use of said tribes, and as their joint property,viz: twenty-five brood mares and one stallion, one hundred milch cows and six bulls, four yoke work-cattle with yokes and chains, six work mules or horses, twelve ploughs assorted sizes, seventy garden or corn hoes, twenty-five spades, four grindstones. The stock enumerated above and the produt thereof; and no part or portion therof shall be killed , exchanged, sold or otherwise parted without the consent and direction of the agent.

ART. 6. The United States will also employ and settle among said tribes, at or near their towns or settlement, one practical farmer, who shall superintend all agricultural operations, with two assistants, men of pratical knowledge and industrious habits; one carpentr, one wheelwright, one blacksmith, one principle school-teacher.And as many assistant teacher as the president may deem proper to instruct said tribes in reading, writing,&s., and in the domestic arts upon the masnual labor system;all above-named workmen and teachers to be maintained and paid by the United States for the period of five years, and as long thereafter the president shall deem advisable. The United States will also erect suitable school-houses, shops and dwelling for the accommodation of school-teachers and mechanica above specified, and for the protection of the public property.

                                                                O.M. WOZENCRAFT,
                                                                      United States Indian Agent

     For and on behalf of the Mi-chop-da:
                                       LUCK-Y-AN, his X mark.        [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Es-kuin:
                                       MO-LA-YO, his X mark.         [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of  Ho-lo-lu-pi:
                                       WIS-MUCK, his X mark.         [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the TO-to:
                                       WE-NO-KE, his X mark.         [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Su-nus:
                                       WA-TEL-LI, his X mark.        [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Che-no:
                                       YO-LO-SA, his X mark.         [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Bat-si:
                                       YON-NI-CHI-NO, his X mark.    [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Yut-duc:
                                       SO-MIE-LA, his X mark.        [SEAL]
     For and on behalf of the Simsa-wa:
                                       PO-MA-KO, his X mark.         [SEAL]










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