Delayed Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal Lands: A Letter from Carl Albert, 1949-06-29

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 77

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0018

Scope and Contents

The letter discusses the delay in payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands they sold to the government. The Congressman is working to expedite the payments and mentions that deceased members' heirs will be paid after enrolled members receive their money. The letter also mentions the process for determining legal heirs and the amount each will receive. The recipient expresses the need for the payment due to financial difficulties.

Dates

Creation: 1949-06-29

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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