Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payments, 1949-06-29

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 77

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0018

Staff Only

The letter is from Carl Albert, a congressman, to Mrs. Emma Saunter regarding the delay in payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands they sold to the government. The Indian Office has not provided a definite date for the payments, but it is expected to be made by September. The letter assures that efforts are being made to speed up the process, especially for heirs of deceased members. Mrs. Saunter expresses her need for the payment due to being a widow on a limited income.

Dates

1949-06-29

Language of Materials

English

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