Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948, 1948-06-25

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 14A

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024

Scope and Contents

Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, on behalf of the Choctaw Nation, expressing gratitude for his assistance in getting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Sale Bill passed in Congress. Dwight acknowledges that an appropriation for the sale may not be secured until January, but is pleased that the matter is now on a definite and binding basis. Senator Thomas plans to visit Oklahoma during the fall campaign and looks forward to seeing Dwight.

Dates

Creation: 1948-06-25

Creator

Dwight, Ben H. (1890-1953) (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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