Proposed Indian Settlement Bill, 1946-05-21 - 1946-05-21

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0013

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Proposed Indian Settlement Bill, 1946-05-21 - 1946-05-21

The letter is proposing a final settlement with Oklahoma Indians by paying each enrolled Indian or their heirs $3,000, ending federal jurisdiction over them. The writer argues that the current system is wasteful and proposes a total cost of $240,000,000 for the settlement compared to the projected $775,000,000 if the current system continues. The writer believes that the Indians should no longer be under the control of the Indian Bureau and should not be a burden on taxpayers. They ask for the Senator's support in introducing the bill in the Senate.

Dates

1946-05-21 - 1946-05-21

Language of Materials

English

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