Title: Settlement of Arkansas River Bed Claims by Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box: 140, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0008

Staff Only

The text discusses a letter sent to Secretary of the Interior Kleppe regarding the final settlement between the U.S. and the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees over the Arkansas River. The letter requests a harmonious and just settlement in line with a court decision and appraiser's judgment. Members of Congress, including Ted Risenhoover and James R. Jones, express their support for the settlement and urge expedited processing. The letter also highlights the ownership rights of the tribes and the value of the riverbed property.

Dates

1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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