Proposed Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands of Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 82

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0003

Staff Only

The letter is discussing the proposed sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes, with a sale price of $8,500,000 agreed upon. Members will have the opportunity to vote on the sale, and if a majority agrees, Congress will appropriate money for payments to enrolled members and heirs. The letter also mentions a previous purchase of surplus Choctaw land and questions if the money will be paid to the Indians. The sender requests information on how the money will be distributed.

Dates

1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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