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BEST v. POLK

85 U.S. 112 (1873)

18 Wall. 112

BEST v. POLK.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. T.J.D. Fuller, in support of the ruling below:

Mr. J.W.C. Watson, contra.

Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

In order to carry out in good faith Indian treaties, effect must be given to the intention of the parties to them; and from the different provisions of the treaties which are applicable to this case, no well-founded doubt can exist of the proper construction to give to the sixth article. The cession in the first treaty contemplated the ultimate abandonment of the lands...

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