Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands and its Impact on Small Lumber Operators1937-01-01Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0001The letter is from lawyers representing small lumber operators in southeastern Oklahoma who are concerned about the proposed sale of Choctaw Indian lands. They believe that selling the land in one parcel will benefit large corporations and force small operators out of business. They are requesting assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas to protect the interests of the small operators.