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A Letter of Gratitude: Settlement of Coal Lands for the Choctaws and Chickasaws

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0012

Dates

  • June 06, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response from Carl Albert to Mr. William Lewis regarding the settlement payment for the coal lands of the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Albert explains that the per capita payment will be mailed out by the Indian Office and each member is expected to receive over $300. Albert expresses appreciation for Lewis' offer of help in his next election and states that he may call on him. Albert also offers his assistance to Lewis if needed.

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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