1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members1935-01-01unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0005Alfred Harper, an Indian farmer with seven children, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in obtaining loans for agricultural purposes and government aid for basic necessities. Harper expresses concern about his children's education and the lack of clothing and food. He asks for advice on whom to approach and the best course of action to address his needs.