Correspondence Regarding Payment for Coal Land to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949-06-27

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 78

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0007

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Bennie Hampton to Congressman Carl Albert, inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal land sold to the government. Albert responds that payment will be delayed and provides information on the process, including payment to living enrolled members first and proof of heirship notices for deceased members. Hampton asks for clarification on the timeline and cost of proving heirship.

Dates

Creation: 1949-06-27

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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