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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

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.

See also:

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

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

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.

See also:

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