Letter to Senator Thomas Regarding Amendments to the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Bill1935-01-01Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0002The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is writing to Senator Thomas regarding a bill concerning the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Bill. The Commissioner points out errors in the language of the bill, specifically regarding the benefits being confined to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes. The Commissioner suggests amendments to ensure the bill applies to all Indians of the State of Oklahoma. Additionally, there are errors in section numbers that need to be corrected.