Support for Legislation on Arkansas River Bed Rights, 1976-05-12

Item — Box: 140, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0002

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The text is a series of letters between Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation and Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the appropriation of funds for the purchase, lease, and use of rights in the bed of the Arkansas River by the United States. Governor James expresses support for the proposal and thanks Senator Bartlett for his consideration. They are also discussing draft legislation received from the Department of the Interior and plan to introduce it shortly.

Dates

1976-05-12

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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