Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949-06-16

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 71

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0002

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The letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Mr. B.B. Knight addresses his inquiry about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The letter explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed in July. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs after proof of heirship is established. Congressman Albert offers further assistance if needed.

Dates

1949-06-16

Language of Materials

English

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