Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims1949-06-02Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012The document is a response to a query about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The writer assures that the old debt is being paid and explains the process for payment of deceased claims, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs. The writer expresses a desire to help the welfare of the Indians and offers assistance if needed.