Treaty of Fort Pitt

( 1778 ) Commentary by Claudia B. Haake, La Trobe University

“That a perpetual peace and friendship shall from henceforth take place.” - Article II
“The United States do engage to guarantee to the aforesaid nation of Delawares, and their heirs, all their territorial rights in the fullest and most ample manner, as it hath been bounded by former treaties, as long as they the said Delaware nation shall abide by, and hold fast the chain of friendship now entered into.” - Article VI
“And it is further agreed on between the contracting parties should it for the future be found conducive for the mutual interest of both parties to invite any other tribes who have been friends to the interest of the United States, to join the present confederation, and to form a state whereof the Delaware nation shall be the head, and have a representation in Congress: Provided, nothing contained in this article to be considered as conclusive until it meets with the approbation of Congress.” - Article VI

Historic blockhouse at Fort Pitt (Library of Congress)

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