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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151 Which Is Now Us Public Law 84-553, June 11, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 11, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Wesley A. D'Ewart concerning US Senate Bill 2151 which is now US Public Law 84-553 (also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose"). There are handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed into Law, June …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Was Signed Into Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 was signed into law on June 4th. Langer says that he is contacting other tribal members with the news and that he is very happy the bill was signed into law.

The letter contains some handwritten notes.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Was Signed Into Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed into law on June 4th. A letter is to follow.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose"

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed Into Law, June 5, …

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

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 Regarding Us Senate Bill 2663, April 17, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 17, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his statement regarding US Senate Bill 2663 (S. 2663) which pertains to relief for depressed areas. Langer hopes that Cross's statements will help the bill's progress.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding US Senate Bill 2663, March 2, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us House Resolution 5566, April 12, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 12, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, provides an update on US House Resolution 5566 (H.R. 5566) which aims to extend the US Indian Claims Commission. Langer reports that the US Subcommittee on Indian Affairs ordered the bill be reported to the US Full Interior Committee without the amendment recommended by the US Department of Justice. Langer encloses a copy of the pertinent US Senate Report (Senate Report 1727), which is not included with this document. Langer says he will keep Cross updated.

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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Estate Of Richard Wolf, April 12, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 12, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report from the US Department of the Interior regarding the estate of Richard Wolf. The department has supported two minor children as heirs to the estate. The report from the US Department of the Interior is not enclosed with this document.

There are some handwritten annotations on this letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Funds of Mary Edith Good Bear and Fannie Wolf, March 22, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Douglas Mckay Regarding The Estate Of Richard Wolf, March 22, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 22, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay, encloses a letter from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross regarding the estate of Richard Wolf. Langer asks McKay for comments or suggestions on the matter. The letter from Cross was not included with this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Funds of Mary Edith Good Bear and Fannie Wolf, March 22, 1956

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Passed The Senate, March 19, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated March 19, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) has passed the US Senate.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 on June 4, 1956. US Public Law 84-553 is also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose."

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, March …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Passed The Senate, March 19, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 19, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 passed the US Senate. Langer says that he will update Cross once the bill is voted on in the US House of Representatives. Langer suggests that Cross contact US Representative [Usher] Burdick regarding the bill.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 on June 4, 1956. US Public Law 84-553 is also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For Telegram Regarding Us Senate Bills 2151 And 1528, March 2, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 2, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent telegram regarding US Senate Bills 2151 and 1528 (S. 2151 and S. 1528). Langer asks how Cross is doing and for an update on the tribes.

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

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bills 2151 and 1528, February 23, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 2663, March 2, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 2, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a copy of US Senate Bill 2663 for relief of depressed areas. Langer informs Cross that US Senator [Paul] Douglas will hold hearings on the measure soon and would appreciate statements or other materials pertaining to the bill.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding US Senate Bill 2663, April 17, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us House Resolution 5566, March 1, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 1, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent telegram regarding US House Resolution 5566 (H.R. 5566) which seeks to extend the US Indian Claims Commission. Langer says that he has already contacted US Senator [Joseph] O'Mahoney asking that the US Indian Claims Commission be extended.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross, Martin" and "See Indian Affairs."

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking for Opposition to Any Amendments to US House Resolution 5566, February 23, 1956

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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Cross's Request For Langer To Approve Confirmation Of Wesley D'Ewart, January 18, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 18, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his telegram and expresses appreciation for Cross's correspondence regarding the appointment of Wesley D'E'wart as US Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Langer says that he will listen to all of the testimony and do the best that he can.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking Langer to Vote Favorably on Senate Bill 51 ad to Approve the Confirmation of Wesley D'Ewart for Assistant Secretary …