1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004

Scope and Contents

The Secretary of the Interior received a letter regarding a petition by the Choctaw Indians for a per capita payment and the sale of tribal mineral lands to the United States. The Secretary cannot recommend a per capita payment at this time due to administrative problems and costs. Negotiations are ongoing for the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States, with disagreements over the purchase price. The Indians are requesting the Government to consider their equities arising from delays in fulfilling obligations.

Dates

Creation: 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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