Payment Promises: A Letter to Mr. Jacob James, 1948-07-27

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_20_0024

Staff Only

Mr. Jacob James is inquiring about payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes of Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Congressman Carl Albert responds, stating that the contract for the sale was approved by Congress, but appropriations for payments to tribe members still need to be made. He acknowledges that the process may be slow, but assures Mr. James that he will do everything he can to expedite the payment.

Dates

1948-07-27

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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