Art. 11. As it is probable that the government of the United States will establish a military post at, or near the mouth of the Ouisconsin river, and as the land on the lower side of the river may not be suitable for that purpose, the said tribes hereby agree, that a fort may be built, either on the upper side of the Ouisconsin, or on the right bank of the Mississippi, as the one or the other may be found most convenient; and a tract of land not exceeding two miles square, shall be given for that purpose; and the said tribes do further agree, that they will at all times, allow to traders and other persons travelling through their country, under the authority of the United States, a free and safe passage for themselves and their property of every description; and that for such passage, they shall at no time, and on no account whatever, be subject to any toll or exaction.
Art. 12. This treaty shall take effect and be obligatory on the contracting parties, as soon as the same shall be ratified by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States.
In testimony whereof, the said William Henry Harrison, and the chiefs and head men of said Sac and Fox tribes, have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals. Done at St. Louis, in the district of Louisiana, on the third day of November, one thousand, eight hundred and four, and of the independence of the United States the twenty-ninth.
Additional article.
It is agreed that nothing in this treaty contained shall affect the claim of any individual or individuals, who may have obtained grants of land from the Spanish government, and which are not included within the general boundary line, laid down in this treaty: Provided, that such grant have at any time been made known to the said tribes and recognized by them.
| William Henry Harrison. | L.S. |
| Layowvois, or Laiyuva, his X mark. | L.S. |
| Pashepaho, or the Stabber, his X mark. | L.S. |
| Quashquame, or jumping fish, his X mark. | L.S. |
| Outchequaha, or sun fish, his X mark. | L.S. |
| Hashequarhiqua, or the bear, his X mark. | L.S. |
| William Prince, Secretary to the Commissioner. |
| John Griffin, one of the Judges of the Indiana Territory. |
| J. Bruff, Maj. Art'y. U.S. |
| Amos Stoddard, Capt. corps of Artillerists. |
| P. Choteau, Agent de la haute Louisiana, pour le department sauvage. |
| Ch. Gratiot. |
| Aug. Choteau. Vigo. |
| S. Warrel, Lieut. U. States Artillery. |
| D. Delaunay. |
| Joseph Barren. | }sworn |
| H'polite Bolen, his X mark. | }Interpreters. |
On the 31st of December 1804, the President of the United States, submitted this treaty to the Senate for their advice and consent, and it was by that body duly ratified.