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Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0002

Dates

  • June 08, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Aikman is inquiring about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She is informed that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Deceased members' shares will be distributed to their heirs, after proof of heirship forms are completed and returned. It is advised that Mrs. Aikman provide her current address to avoid delays in receiving her check. The payment is not subject to tax. Mrs. Aikman asks for more information on the payment process.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Claims

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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