Influence and Support for Choctaw Chief Selection1947-02-19unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0002The document is a series of letters written by J.H. Belvin, the County Superintendent of Bryan County, to Congressman Carl Albert, Senator E.H. Moore, Congressman W.C. Stigler, and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the democratic selection of the next Choctaw Chief. Belvin expresses gratitude for their support and requests their influence in obtaining a nominating convention for the Choctaw Chief, regardless of when the selection is to be made. He emphasizes the importance of the Choctaws having a voice in the selection process and seeks assurance that the government will keep its promise.