1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands1937-05-01Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033The Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his efforts to stop the sale of Indian lands as a unit, as it would be unfair to both the Indians and local lumber manufacturers. They believe the land would fetch a higher price if sold in separate tracts and urge the Senator to use every effort possible to cancel the sale. They also request to be kept informed about the matter.