Concerns and Progress: Choc-Chic Per Capita Payments, 1949-10-05

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 79

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008

Staff Only

The letter addresses concerns raised by Congressman Carl Albert regarding the assistance provided to Indians in filing proofs of heirship for Choc-Chick per capita payments. The Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency explains that District Agents are available to help prepare the forms, and plans are in place to send attorneys or clerks to assist those who are unable to fill out the forms themselves. The letter also addresses complaints about exorbitant fees charged for assistance and assures that steps are being taken to ensure fair and efficient handling of the claims.

Dates

1949-10-05

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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