Letter from Colonel James J. Harmon, The District Engineer of The Us Army, to Ms. Rena King, The Acting Superintendent of The Osage Indian Agency.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_13_1_0009
Dates
- 96th (1979-1981); 97th (1981-1983)
Scope and Contents
Letter from Colonel James J. Harmon, the District Engineer of the US Army, to Ms. Rena King, the Acting Superintendent of the Osage Indian Agency. The letter discusses the appraisal findings of the Skiatook Lake project and proposes subordinating the mineral rights to the operation of the project. The letter also provides information about the appraisal methods used and the qualifications of the appraisal firm, Brown and Associates, Inc. There is a difference in the estimated value of the mineral rights, which needs to be clarified for further discussion and resolution. The letter emphasizes the importance of timely resolution due to upcoming construction decisions and the need for clarity on future project costs for congressional action. The Colonel expresses hope for a rapid and fair settlement of the differences and offers to discuss the matter openly.
Extent
5 pages
Policy Area
Congress; Native Americans; Public Lands and Natural Resources
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 96th (1979-1981); 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Osage Indians
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 96th (1979-1981); 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Osage Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository