Legislative Policy Considerations for Reimbursement to Osage Tribe of Indians, 1939-01-01 - 1939-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_42_0003

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The memorandum discusses a bill that proposes to appropriate funds to the Osage Tribe of Indians for lands sold by the United States. The Attorney General suggests that if Congress decides to make a payment, it should refer the matter to the Court of Claims to determine the net amount owing to the tribe. The Court of Claims had previously considered various counterclaims and set-offs, some of which were accepted and some rejected. The memorandum also highlights the importance of reducing claims of Indian tribes against the United States by considering amounts expended by the government on their behalf.

Dates

1939-01-01 - 1939-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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