Legal Correspondence Regarding the Estate of Taylor Greenleaf: A Case of Creditor's Claim and Land Partition, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
Scope and Contents
The letter is regarding a partition suit involving the estate of Taylor Greenleaf, a Creek Indian. The letter explains that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has referred the matter to the Office of the Solicitor. The letter informs Mrs. Hemphill that she is the heir of one-half or more Indian blood of the late Taylor Greenleaf and explains the legal situation regarding the creditor's claim of W.S. Sessions. The letter also discusses the partition case in Okfuskee County and Mrs. Hemphill's ownership interest. It concludes by stating that the undersigned will file an answer in the partition suit on Mrs. Hemphill's behalf and proceed with a public sale of the land in accordance with Oklahoma law.
Dates
- Creation: 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1951-1969); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district (1939-1951), 1902-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
7 pages
Abstract
88th Congress (1963-1965)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository