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Whereas the condition of the Cherokee Indians east of the Mississippi has become truly deplorable and insupportable by the influence of the citizens of the United States in consequence of the extension of the laws of the States Template:Unclear them, within whose jurisdiction they recede, and they are now fully convinced that there is no relief for them here, and that they cannot be re-instated in their former privileges and rights; and the government of their own choice in their present country; And, whereas, the people have been much distracted and divided among themselves on the subject of selling their country to the United States and removing west; and since and reconciliation has taken place, and peace, harmony, and confidence is restored among themselves, and they have assured to unite in a Treaty with the United States for a settlement of all their claims and cession of their country and a removal of all their people west of the Mississippi where they can enjoy their ancient privileges Template:Unclear by state legislation and interference; Therefore, John F. Schermerhorn, duly authorized and empowered to treat with the Cherokees East and John Rofs, Richard Taylor, Lewis Rofs, John Martin, James Brown, James Daniel, Thomas Foreman, Richard Field, Sleeping Rabbitt, Joseph Vaun, John Benge, Template:Unclear, Elijah Hicks, John Hufs, John Baldridge, Peter of Aquohee, Jesse Bushyhead, John Ridge, Elias Boudinott, and Charles Vann, duly authorized and empowered by the Cherokee Nation in General Council Assembled, have entered into, agreed upon and concluded the following Articles of a Treaty this day of 1835. Article 1st. The Cherokee Nation East hereby agree to code, relinquish and convey to the United States all their Template:Unclear and title to all their lands East of the Mississippi River;