Reimbursement for Osage Lands: Justice for the Osage Tribe, 1865-09-29

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 47

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0001

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The text discusses a bill to authorize an appropriation of funds for the Osage Tribe of Indians in relation to the sale of their lands to the United States. It outlines the history of the treaty, court findings regarding the Osages' understanding of the treaty, and the Senate Committee's recommendation for reimbursement to the tribe. It also mentions a similar bill introduced in Congress and the Department's belief that Congress should address the issue of reimbursement directly.

Dates

1865-09-29

Language of Materials

English

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