The document discusses a bill to authorize an appropriation of funds for the Osage Tribe of Indians in relation to the sale of their lands to the United States. It outlines the history of the treaty, court findings regarding the Osages' understanding of the treaty, and the Senate Committee's recommendation for reimbursement to the tribe. It also mentions a similar bill introduced in Congress and the Department's belief that Congress should address the issue of reimbursement directly.

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Reimbursement for Osage Lands: Justice for the Osage Tribe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0001
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Reimbursement for Osage Lands: Justice for the Osage Tribe
Date Created:
1865-09-29
EDTF:
1865-09-29
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document discusses a bill to authorize an appropriation of funds for the Osage Tribe of Indians in relation to the sale of their lands to the United States. It outlines the history of the treaty, court findings regarding the Osages' understanding of the treaty, and the Senate Committee's recommendation for reimbursement to the tribe. It also mentions a similar bill introduced in Congress and the Department's belief that Congress should address the issue of reimbursement directly.
Policy Area:
Native Americans
Topic:
Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
Congress:
76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
5 Pages