Letter Regarding Employment of Osage Tribal Attorney, 1945-06-28

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0005

Staff Only

The letter discusses the employment of an Osage Tribal Attorney at a salary of $4500 per year, to represent the interests of the Tribe and Osage Indians as a whole. It clarifies that the attorney's duties do not include representing individuals in private and personal matters, and explains the reasoning behind the decision. The letter also mentions the approval of the bill by the House and provides details on the language of the bill related to the employment of the Tribal Attorney. Additionally, it includes a conversation between Representative Jed Johnson and George B. Schwabe confirming the amendment to have two attorneys, one representing the Government and one representing the Tribe.

Dates

1945-06-28

Creator

Johnson, Jed, 1888-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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