Ratification of Contract for Purchase of Lands and Mineral Deposits from Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1898-06-28

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_20_0018

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The text is a report from the Committee on Public Lands regarding a joint resolution to ratify a contract for the purchase of certain lands and mineral deposits from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Indians. The purpose of the legislation is to fulfill treaty obligations made nearly 50 years ago and to compensate the tribes for their interest in the lands and mineral deposits. The contract was approved by an overwhelming vote of the tribes' members and is supported by the Department of the Interior. The resolution includes amendments and signatures of the principals involved.

Dates

1898-06-28

Language of Materials

English

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