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Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Stating That Langer Is Helping In Every Way Possible, April 25, 1956, William Langer Apr 1956

Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Stating That Langer Is Helping In Every Way Possible, April 25, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 25, 1956, from United States Senator William Langer to Patrick Gourneau of Turtle Mountain, responds to Gourneau's telegram and says that Langer is helping in every way possible.

A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Assist Martin Cross on His Present Mission in Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956


Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Senator Langer Requesting That Langer Assist Martin Cross On His Present Mission In Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956, Patrick Gourneau Apr 1956

Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Senator Langer Requesting That Langer Assist Martin Cross On His Present Mission In Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956, Patrick Gourneau

William Langer Papers

This telegraph dated April 24, 1956, from Patrick Gourneau of Turtle Mountain to United States Senator William Langer, asks Langer to assist Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross on his present mission in Washington, D.C.

There are some shorthand notes on the telegram.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Patrick Gourneau Stating that Langer is Helping in Every Way Possible, April 25, 1956

Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Representative Burdick Asking that Burdick Support Martin Cross, April 24, 1956


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging February 16 Telegram, February 21, 1955, William Langer Feb 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging February 16 Telegram, February 21, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 21, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks him for his telegram of February 16th regarding the delegation in Washington D.C. consisting of Carl Whitman, Jr. an Ben J. Young Bird.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Informing that the Delegation Headed to Washington, D.C. Do Not Represent the Tribal Council, February 16, 1955


Letter From Senator Langer To Anson Baker Regarding Per-Capita Payment Plan, May 25, 1954, William Langer May 1954

Letter From Senator Langer To Anson Baker Regarding Per-Capita Payment Plan, May 25, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 25, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Anson A. Baker of Rosebud, South Dakota, thanks Baker for his recent letter regarding the per-capita payments plan that is currently in Washington, D.C. Langer notes that Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross is representing the tribes, and Langer says that he will do what he can to assist Cross.

A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."


Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Letting Him Know That Martin Cross Arrived In Washington And Langer Will Help Him Every Way Possible, May 21, 1954, William Langer May 1954

Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Letting Him Know That Martin Cross Arrived In Washington And Langer Will Help Him Every Way Possible, May 21, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 21, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Turtle Mountain Advisory Committee Chairperson Patrick Gourneau, lets Gourneau know that Martin Cross has arrived (presumably in Washington, D.C.) and that Langer will help in every way possible.

There are some handwritten notes on the telegram.

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Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Senator Langer Requesting Langer Assist Martin Cross on his Mission in Washington, D.C., May 19, 1954


Telegram From Senator Langer To Ernest Smith Assuring Smith That Langer Will Do Everything Possible To Assist Martin Cross, May 20, 1954, William Langer May 1954

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ernest Smith Assuring Smith That Langer Will Do Everything Possible To Assist Martin Cross, May 20, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 20, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairperson Ernest H. Smith of the Devil's Lake Sioux Tribe Council, is a reply wherein Langer tells Smith that he will do whatever he can for Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross.

There are some handwritten notes on the telegram.


Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Senator Langer Requesting Langer Assist Martin Cross On His Mission In Washington, D.C., May 19, 1954, Patrick Gourneau May 1954

Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Senator Langer Requesting Langer Assist Martin Cross On His Mission In Washington, D.C., May 19, 1954, Patrick Gourneau

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 19, 1954, from Turtle Mountain Advisory Committee Chairperson Patrick Gourneau to United States Senator William Langer, asks Langer to support Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross in every way possible "on his mission there" which is likely a reference to a trip to Washington, D.C..

There are some shorthand notes on the telegram.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Patrick Gourneau Letting him Know that Martin Cross Arrived in Washington and Langer will Help him Every Way Possible, May 21, 1954


Letter From Senator Langer To Justin Spotted Bear Regarding A Per Diem For Tribal Delegates Visiting Washington, May 3, 1952, William Langer May 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To Justin Spotted Bear Regarding A Per Diem For Tribal Delegates Visiting Washington, May 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chairperson Justin Spotted Bear, encloses a report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a $20 per diem for tribal delegates while they are in Washington, D.C. The report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs is not included with this document. Langer says that he was happy to obtain this information.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter including "Cross, Martin" and "CR--Fox, Martin."


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Apologizing For Not Being Able To Visit Earlier In The Month, April 25, 1952, William Langer Apr 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Apologizing For Not Being Able To Visit Earlier In The Month, April 25, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 25, 1952, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, offers an apology that Langer didn't get a chance to visit Cross and friends when they were in Washington D.C. earlier in the month. Langer offers his best wishes.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross, Martin" and "CR-Wells, Ralph."


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating That Langer Was Not In Washington, D.C. When Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Were In Washington, July 8, 1950, William Langer Jul 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating That Langer Was Not In Washington, D.C. When Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Were In Washington, July 8, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 8, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter and informs Cross that Langer was not in Washington, D.C. when members of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council were in Washington.

This letter contains some handwritten annotations, including "Cross, Martin" at the top.


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bill 3587 And House Resolution 8411, July 6, 1950, William Langer Jul 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bill 3587 And House Resolution 8411, July 6, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 6, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, provides Cross with an update on US Senate Bill 3587 (S. 3587) and US House Resolution 8411 (H.R. 8411). Langer informs Cross that the US Senate and House Committees are waiting on reports from the US Department of the Interior. Langer notes that he's attempting to arrange hearings for these bills on consecutive days so that Cross may come to Washington, D.C. and attend both. Langer says that he will keep Cross updated.

The letter includes some handwritten annotations, including …


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Recent Decisions Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, December 13, 1948, William Langer Dec 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Recent Decisions Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, December 13, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 13, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and for the news on the recent decisions of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council.

Handwritten notes on the letter include, "See-Indians" and "Cross, Martin T."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Tribal Council in Washington Working on Garrison Dam Contract, December 8, 1948

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Report to Washington and House Joint Resolution 33, January 13, 1949


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Garrison Dam, February 7, 1947, William Langer Feb 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Garrison Dam, February 7, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 7, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and says that the Fort Berthold delegates in Washington have been working hard to get everybody a "square deal." Langer says he will continue working to help solve the problem. A hand-written note on the letter says, "Garrison Dam."

See also: Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, January 31, 1947


Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of May 29 And Will Reply Soon, June 7, 1946, William Langer Jun 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of May 29 And Will Reply Soon, June 7, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 29, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to John Hamilton, President of the American Indian Defense Association Inc., acknowledges Hamilton's May 29th letter and states that Langer will reply around July 1st when he returns to Washington, D.C. from North Dakota.

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Navajo Tribe, Letters from Martin Cross, and US House Resolution 4386, May 29, 1946


Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of January 26, January 30, 1946, William Langer Jan 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of January 26, January 30, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 30, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to John E. Hamilton, the President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc., acknowledges Hamilton's letter and expresses regret that Hamilton is not in good health.

A handwritten note on the document says, "Indians."

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between the Three Affiliated Tribes and Attorney Ralph Case, January 26,1946

Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Cross and the Three Affiliated Tribes' Support for Langer in Next Election, February 2, 1946


Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between The Three Affiliated Tribes And Attorney Ralph Case, January 26, 1946, John E. Hamilton Jan 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between The Three Affiliated Tribes And Attorney Ralph Case, January 26, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 26, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National Indian Defense Association, Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, inquires on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross as to why the US Indian Bureau has not yet approved the contract between the Three Affiliated Tribes, and attorney Ralph H. Case. Hamilton also informs Langer that he will be taking some time away from his position for health reasons.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter of January 26, January 30, 1946


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Upcoming Visit To Washington, November 7, 1945, William Langer Nov 1945

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Upcoming Visit To Washington, November 7, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 7, 1945 from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges a letter that Cross sent to Langer indicating that Cross will be leaving for Washington D.C. on November 9th along with Mr. Beauchamp. Langer indicates that he wishes to see Cross when he is in town.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "See Indians."


Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Requesting Cross Come To Washington, October 29, 1945, William Langer Oct 1945

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Requesting Cross Come To Washington, October 29, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated October 29, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, states that Langer advises Cross to come to Washington D.C. as soon possible.


Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Speech, October 22, 1945, William Langer Oct 1945

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Speech, October 22, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 22, 1945 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross informs Cross that Langer gave a speech inspired by Cross's visit. The letter indicates that the speech is enclosed, but this copy of the letter did not include the enclosed speech. There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Following-Up from a Trip to Washington, D. C., October 13, 1945

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Trip to Washington and Desire for a Meeting with John Hamilton, October …