Request for Separate Counsel in Harjo V. Andrus: Letter to Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, 1977-12-02

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0036

Scope and Contents

The Principal Chief of the Creek Nation is requesting non-tribal funds for separate legal counsel in the Harjo V. Andrus case. The Chief believes there are small conflicts of interest between the Creek Nation's interests and other federal defendants. He also feels that the Interior Solicitor's Office and Department of Justice lack knowledge about the history of the Creek Nation and are not providing adequate legal advice. The Chief believes separate counsel would better represent the interests of the Creek Nation in the lawsuit.

Dates

Creation: 1977-12-02

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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